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Before the Appointment: Half of Insured Employees Have Delayed Care Because They Couldn’t Confidently Navigate Their Provider Network
Nearly 1 in 4 who delayed care and eventually sought treatment say it was more extensive than it would have…
What Is a Level-Funded Health Plan? A Guide for Employers Weighing Their Options
Most employers weighing their health plan options only hear two choices at renewal: stay fully insured, or take the leap…
The Taft-Hartley Act Explained: What the 1947 Law Means for Labor Benefit Funds
“Taft-Hartley” is a name every union official, fund trustee, and labor-side benefits professional hears constantly, usually attached to a Fund,…
Centers of Excellence in Healthcare: What They Are and How Multiemployer Funds Use Them
When a member of your Fund needs a hip replacement, a cancer diagnosis worked up, or cardiac care managed, where…
Leased Networks: A Flexible Option for Self-Funded Health Plans
For a multiemployer health plan or Taft-Hartley Fund, building a proprietary provider network is rarely a realistic option. Direct contracting…
The Dark Side of Independent Dispute Resolution: How Some Providers Are Exploiting the No Surprises Act
The No Surprises Act was passed in 2020 with a clear goal: protect patients from unexpected bills when they receive…
Multiemployer Plan Administration: A Practical Overview
A multiemployer plan is not a corporate health plan with a union membership list attached to it. It is a…
Union Health Insurance: What Fund Trustees Need to Know
Most fund trustees step into their role overseeing a health plan they did not design. The structure was already in…
Taft-Hartley Funds: A Strategic Guide for Labor Leaders
When a union officer or Labor representative takes a seat on a Taft-Hartley Fund’s board of trustees, they often arrive…
The Hidden Challenges of Health Plan Administration in Self Funded Plans
Health plan administration plays a central role in the performance and stability of self-funded health plans. It touches every critical…
Taft-Hartley Plan Administration: A Practical Guide
Taft-Hartley benefit plans play a critical role in delivering healthcare and other benefits to union members and their families. These…
What to Look for in Third Party Administrator Companies: A Comprehensive Guide
Choosing the right third party administrator company (TPA) is one of the most important decisions a self-funded organization can make.…