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4 Misconceptions Credit Unions Have About Self Insurance

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High-quality employee benefits are essential for attracting and retaining talent in today’s competitive market. Many credit unions are exploring self-insured (self-funded) health plans as a smarter way to control rising healthcare costs without sacrificing coverage. Self-insurance is simple: Your credit union funds claims directly as they occur, avoiding insurance company profits, premium taxes, and unnecessary […]

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How to Choose a Benefits Broker (Without Wasting Time on Bad RFPs)

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Most benefits RFPs are outdated, ineffective, and poorly suited for selecting the right employee benefits advisor.

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The Big Lie About Employee Benefits Costs

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The biggest opportunity to fund those innovations is hiding in plain sight: your employee benefits strategy.

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Can Employee Benefits Costs Impact Credit Union ROA?

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How much can reducing benefits costs improve your Return on Assets (ROA)?

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What Is Reference-Based Pricing in Employee Healthcare?

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Reference-based pricing (RBP) is gaining traction among smaller employers as a smart way to control rising healthcare costs.

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STOP Getting Played by your Employee Benefits Broker

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If this year’s health plan renewal looks just like last year’s — and the year before that — you’re not imagining it.

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How to Measure Employee Benefits ROI

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Done right, benefits are more than a cost. They’re a strategic investment in recruitment, retention, and productivity.

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5 Biggest Mistakes CFOs Make on Healthcare Spending

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Under ERISA, CFOs and executives acting as plan fiduciaries have a legal duty to act in the best interests of employees.

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3 Steps to Reducing Health Plan Costs for Family Coverage

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“How can we lower the cost for employees covering family members on our group health plan?”