What Are Your Benefits Really Worth? 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 […]

Maximizing Your MERP Benefits 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 […]

How to Leverage the Difference Card for Savings 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 […]

At Difference Card, we believe that success in healthcare benefits is a team effort. This month, we are thrilled to recognize an outstanding partner who has gone above and beyond in delivering customized, effective solutions to her clients—Christina Collins from Mercer in Louisville, Kentucky. Christina’s dedication to her clients, combined with her expertise and commitment […]

A Georgia-based manufacturing company faced a significant health insurance renewal increase from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Georgia, which threatened to raise their premiums by 25%. With a 200-employee workforce, this increase would have added over $500,000 to their health insurance costs, creating a substantial financial strain if no changes were made. To […]

How to Reduce Healthcare Costs With a MERP Many families worry whenever they have to deal with medical conditions and associated medical expenses. In 2023, the annual medical cost for a family of four in the U.S. was $31,065. To provide relief from medical expenses, employers offer various forms of healthcare plans or benefits for their employees. […]

Client Retention and Acquisition Tips Your customers are essential to your company and its bottom line. Producers must find ways to increase their client base and foster the relationships they already have. Taking steps to attract and retain consumers is vital to your business. Below, we explore ways to improve these efforts and the benefits […]

Tailoring Health Insurance Benefits to Your Clients’ Needs In recent years, the health insurance landscape has undergone a significant transformation, with customization emerging as a key differentiator for successful insurance brokers. The growing complexity of healthcare needs, rising costs and evolving employee expectations have created a demand for more personalized health insurance solutions. This comprehensive guide […]

We’re excited to recognize Jake Burns from USI Insurance Services as our Difference Card Broker Partner of the Month for October 2024! As the Practice Leader at USI’s Los Angeles office, Jake has been an influential leader in the employee benefits industry for over 15 years, consistently delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions to his clients. […]