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Insurance Cost Management for Brokers

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December 19, 2024

If you’re a broker, reducing costs like insurance premiums and deductibles can help you provide value to clients. Fortunately, you can achieve that through insurance cost management. This guide discusses the concept, including the benefits and the role of brokers. You will also learn common strategies, best practices and how The Difference Card helps. What […]

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Spotlight of the Month: Celebrating Difference Card Broker Partner, Dan DeStefano

December 17, 2024

At Difference Card, we’re proud to partner with exceptional brokers who go above and beyond to deliver innovative solutions for their clients. This month, we’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on Dan DeStefano from Liberty Insurance Agency in Pennsylvania, whose dedication and expertise have made a meaningful impact in the employee benefits landscape. A Legacy […]

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December Case Study: The Difference Card Replaces Gap Plan to Save Software Firm Over $440,000 and Improve Health Benefits!

December 17, 2024

A Pennsylvania software company faced a significant health insurance renewal increase from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Pennsylvania, which threatened to raise their premiums by 30%. With over 300 employees enrolled in the health insurance plan, their healthcare spend was poised to increase from $2.8 Million to over $3.7 Million. In addition to […]

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Jingle All the Way to January – Preparing for the Next Chapter

December 16, 2024

The holiday season is here, and for those of us in the world of employee benefits, it’s not just the jingling of bells we’re hearing—it’s the buzz of Q4 activity as we sprint toward the new year. In this month’s Cup of Joe, our CEO Joe Donovan sat down with Loretta Silecchia, Director of Operations […]

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Happy Holidays from The Difference Card!

December 12, 2024

Happy Holidays from The Difference Card Team! As the year comes to a close, we reflect on a season of gratitude, generosity, and growth. We want to extend our warmest wishes for a joyous holiday season to our valued clients and partners. This year, we wanted to make a difference in our community by donating […]

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Understanding Client Specific Needs

A broker having a discussion with a client to understand their specific needs
November 21, 2024

Every client you encounter will have a unique set of needs and requirements. While your goal may be to provide a similar service to all clients, it’s vital to tailor your offerings and approach to each client’s specific needs. However, clients sometimes struggle to express their needs or understand them fully. You may need to […]

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MERP vs. Traditional Health Insurance

Merp vs traditional health insurance. Professional looking woman looking at laptop
November 21, 2024

When it comes to health insurance benefits for employees, businesses have various options. Most companies offer traditional health insurance plans to provide employees with standardized medical coverage. However, there are other medical insurance products to choose from that offer additional benefits. One such product is a Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP). Whether you’re an insurance […]

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What are Your Benefits Really Worth?

What are your benefits really worth
November 15, 2024

Whether you are interviewing for a new position, have started a new job or are seasoned at your company, knowing what your benefits are really worth is important and advantageous. This knowledge equips you with a powerful tool as you progress in your career. Many employees curate benefit packages to attract and retain new talent, […]

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Maximizing Your MERP Benefits

Maximizing your merp benefits
November 15, 2024

Understanding the ins and outs of healthcare can feel like a complex puzzle. Rising healthcare costs that traditional insurance can’t always cover raise some challenges for insurance producers and employers. However, there are ways of combating high healthcare costs. For insurance providers, understanding medical expense reimbursement plans (MERPs) is key to offering clients a way to […]

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How to Leverage the Difference Card for Savings

How to leverage savings with the difference card
November 15, 2024

The Difference Card is a unique platform that guarantees users savings in healthcare spending. In 2023, producer partners achieved $5.1 million in revenue, which equated to $129 million in new medical premiums. What’s the secret to how our plans help users save? Read on to learn more about our plan and other cost-saving offerings. What Is The […]

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