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Avoid Sticker Shock This Health Plan Renewal Season
If you’ve been through a few renewal cycles, you know the feeling. The proposal shows up. The increase is higher than anyone hoped. There are a few weeks – sometimes less – to sort through the numbers, ask questions, negotiate what you can, and prepare employees for whatever changes are coming. Your annual renewal isn’t…
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Every Employer Has Health Plan Options – Even If No One Told You
At renewal time, many employers feel like they’re being handed a decision rather than offered one. The carrier presents new rates. The broker summarizes the increase. A few plan tweaks are discussed. It can feel like the only option is to accept what’s in front of you. The reality is that most employers have more…
