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Whitepaper: Why Employers Should Consider Outsourcing Benefits Administration

Healthcare benefits are complicated. Federal regulations are under constant scrutiny and frequently undergo revisions. Plan setup, account management, and compliance are just a few of the time-consuming demands that come with the job of benefits administration. While employers may think they should handle these detail-oriented duties with an in-house staff, outsourcing benefits administration to an expert third party administrator can be more cost effective and help deliver a better overall experience.

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Whitepaper: How TPAs Can Capitalize on the HRA Market with a Flexible Solution

HRAs are a flexible tax-advantaged vehicle to help employers save money while delivering a strong benefits package for their workforce. The challenge for third party administrators is finding a benefits administration solution that enables them to attract and retain clients, deliver superior service, and create flexible and complex HRA plans without overbearing constraints from their solutions provider.

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White Paper: Evaluating Partner Marketing Services

Whitepaper: How TPAs Can Use Partner Marketing Programs to Grow Revenue and Cut Costs

In the employer-sponsored benefits industry, leading providers of account management solutions offer partner marketing programs to help third party administrators (TPAs) operate their businesses, market their services, and educate target audiences about tax-advantaged benefit accounts. However, these programs can vary substantially from vendor to vendor. For the independent TPA, evaluating partner marketing programs often is … More >>

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Whitepaper: Evaluating Solutions to Leverage a Booming HSA Market

As the Health Savings Account (HSA) market continues to surge, the time is right for TPAs and other companies to jump in and build additional revenue. TPAs need a simple and affordable administrative solution that provides their clients robust features, while also enabling them to boost their bottom line.

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Whitepaper: Using Technology to Enhance the Delivery of Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) Benefits

Self-administered Medicare Set-Aside Arrangements (MSAs) present a daunting challenge to both MSA recipients and third party vendors alike. Settlement recipients are faced with strict rules and regulations, detailed reporting and accountability, disbursement of funds, and more. Pharmacy benefit managers must find a way to offer added value through enhanced pharmacy discounts and a simple yet secure way for MSA … More >>

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Whitepaper: Assessing the Hidden Risks of Payment Processing

The complications that stem from multiple parties being involved in insurance payment processing call for a solution that is flexible, efficient, and secure. Introduction The process of issuing payment from an insurer to a provider is fraught with complications and delays. Insurers commonly enlist the services of a third-party administrator (TPA) to manage the supporting documentation and distribute … More >>

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Whitepaper: The Missing Link in Provider Payments

Sky-high medical workers’ compensation payments and increasingly complex claims are calling for a streamlined solution to manual provider payment processes Introduction Caring for injured workers is more complex than ever before. In 2012 alone, workers’ compensation medical costs to providers increased to $30.8 billion¹, a staggering increase from years past. This upward trend, coupled with … More >>

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Whitepaper: The Hidden Costs of Indemnity Payments

Traditional indemnity payment costs may result in higher workers’ compensation claim costs Introduction Indemnity payments represent a significant portion of workers’ compensation spend – anywhere from 40 to 60 percent of claim costs. While they don’t receive a lot of attention, increasing administrative burdens and processing fees associated with indemnity expenses are thwarting payers’ abilities … More >>

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