Our client faced a staggering 30% increase in renewals this year due to a high claimant on their plan — one that was no longer an employee during the renewal process. Their employee left the company in July, yet the previous high claims were included in the cost of the renewal.Price hikes like these are […]

Imagine being in the hospital awaiting surgery. Your team of doctors presents you with two options. The surgeon explains each option with precise medical terminology, procedural protocol and possible outcomes. But what if you still don’t understand what the options are and what they mean?How do you actually make that decision?That’s often how healthcare insurance […]

Now is not the time to take your foot off the gas. When it comes to your employee benefits strategy, maintaining a constant speed throughout the year is the best way to ensure your plan will meet its required objectives.By taking an in-depth look of what happened in 2021, you can create a strategic plan […]

Leaders that are confident in their communication and people skills, have strong management strategy, exhibit innovation and demonstrate empathy are better able to guide their organizations and meet their goals.A focus on self-improvement can help c-suite leaders strengthen these abilities. Afterall, personal growth can be considered professional growth, especially at this level of career success. […]

The University of Louisville won the 2013 NCAA championship, but it turns out — they actually didn’t. The title was vacated, leaving Louisville fans, coaches, students and players with nothing more than a memory of the victory. The players and coaches on the Louisville team worked together to win the championship, they played a great […]

  You want what’s best for your employees, but are you working hard to make the right choices for them? As an employer, it can be tempting to sometimes choose the easiest way to do something instead of choosing the best way because the path of least resistance often gets the job done quicker.We see […]

When health insurance companies merge, or an acquisition takes place, the immediate effects to your company aren’t always evident. But slowly over time, you may notice your benefits plan begin to erode and your policy might look radically different and be far less optimal from when you started. For some health insurance companies growth is […]

The summer Olympics look a little different this year due to post pandemic protocols and many Olympians are feeling the effects. With new training regulations, strict travel rules and fear of contracting the virus, athletes participating in this year’s summer Olympics have a lot to contend with. Perhaps the most concerning effect the pandemic has […]

Medicare is a powerful program with several advantages, but we often see employees avoiding the program even when they qualify. This trend creates an unnecessary burden for both the employee and the employer.. Employees may delay Medicare enrollment and instead stay with employer provided health insurance because they just don’t understand how to navigate the […]

The American workforce is aging. Nearly a quarter of employees are estimated to be over fifty five years of age by 2026. This means an increasing amount of employees are approaching retirement while also potentially having to move their parents into long term care facilities.  Many employees consider retirement during the course of their employment, […]