The line item you are legally on the hook for

You are personally responsible for your company’s health plan. Legally. As a fiduciary. You probably do not remember taking that on, but you did, the day you started

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Your employee paid less without the insurance card

An employee told you they paid less for a prescription by leaving their insurance card in their wallet. You did a double take. That cannot be right. You

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You were never shown your options

Somewhere along the way, someone told you your company is too small to run your health plan any differently. Too small, claims too high, market’s the market, nothing

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The one vendor you never made disclose their pay

You know what every vendor in your building makes off you. Your law firm’s rate. Your CPA’s hourly. Your 401(k) advisor’s fee, because a law made them show

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The renewal letter is not weather

A double-digit renewal increase is about to land on your desk, and someone will tell you the market did it. Here is a test. Picture any other vendor

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Unveiling Hidden Fees in Employer Health Plans: A Call for Transparency

Picture this: it’s your birthday, and you’re lounging by a swanky hotel pool with your girlfriends. The sun is kissing your skin, the drinks are delightful, and you

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The #1 Negative Impact of Outsourced Customer Service on Your Employees

Picture this: You need a crucial medication approval from your neurologist, and time isn’t on your side. You pick up the phone, hoping for a quick resolution, but

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Navigating Corporate Perspectives on Employee Benefits: A Strategic Guide

In the corporate arena, the tug-of-war on employee benefits is as predictable as it is perplexing. Rufus Miles famously observed that “where you stand depends on where you

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How Predictable Healthcare Costs Can Stabilize Your Business

Imagine this: you’re a CEO, CFO, or HR leader, staring at a health insurance renewal spreadsheet as unpredictable as the weather. One number stands out: a hefty renewal

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Elevating HR’s Role: From Cost Center to Strategic Partner

Human Resources (HR) isn’t just the office that manages payroll and benefits. Imagine HR as a pivotal player in your company’s strategic conversations. Sounds different, doesn’t it? For

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