Avoid the Dark Path | Scuba Diving Story Related to Business | Update on Compensation Disclosures

Scuba diving is my favorite sport for sure - outside of watching my kids. Like many sports, it can teach you lessons about life and business. There is definitely a dark path to avoid in sports and in business. Check this episode out and see how you are probably on the dark path and how you can get out. 

In this episode:

• Scuba story about contingency and guidance 
• Employers should not go in it alone - avoid the dark path
• Leverage other people's experiences 
• EliteBenefits.net/Formula to get your step by step report
• Updates on Compensation disclosures
  • Brokers will start invoicing for their services - just a heads up

For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net

Bill Hammett and Alternatives to Traditional Health Plans Full Interview | The Zemar Podcast

The employee benefits space has evolved over the years. How employers approach, it has also changed. Bill Hammett from Hammett Insurance Marketing took us through alternative options to traditional major medical and their advantages.

William Hammett can be found on LinkedIn as well as hammettmarketing.com

For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net

Webinar - Why is Healthcare Such a Problem? | The Zemar Podcast

Healthcare is an issue for many. The system is performing exactly the way it was designed. Take these steps to grab control of the claims. 

• Know the system and how it works
• Know the claim process
• Know the hidden costs
• They have incentives to spend more, don't be fooled!
• Steps to take control of the claims

For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net 

Scale With End to End Processes | Interview Amanda Russo, Founder of Cornerstone Paradigm Consulting, LLC | The Zemar Podcast

• Symptoms can be part of a larger issue at hand
• Going through a full review
• Making merging companies work together to move forward
• CPC TV
• Giving back

Interview with Marshall Allen, Author Never Pay The First Bill | The Zemar Podcast

• Know when to pay the bill.
• Sue in small claims court (outlined in the book)
• Overbilling - lookout for it.
• Upcoding
• And much more...

Interview with Eric Silverman | Voluntary Disruption | The Zemar Podcast

The benefits industry is full of lack of transparency. Let's take a deep dive into how the employer is buying benefits wrong. Eric Silverman from Voluntary Disruption walks us through how it's all about communication, engagement, and technology, then you have your benefits package.

• Learn the 4 types of brokers
• Avoid the one option sales rep
• Say no to the "two-faced" brokers (listen in to this one!).

For more information, visit Eric Silverman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silverman... Visit Voluntary Disruption: https://voluntarydisruption.com/ 

For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net 

Hit Zero! The Book | Podcast Interview with Chris Wolpert of Group Benefits Solutions

Employers, Chief Financial Officers, and Human Resource (HR) struggle every day with the cost of maintaining an employee benefits program. Find your Wolpertinger and get rid of the Jackalopes!

Chris walks us through his book, Hit Zero!, on how to get away from the traditional ways of employee benefits renewals. Start getting positive results for your employees!

Reach out to Chris Wolpert on LinkedIn. Visit Group Benefits Solutions at https://gbsbenefitsgroup.com/. 

For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net 

Insurance Compensation Disclosure Requirements | The Good, Bad and The Ugly

More regulations for the broker, but this could be a game-changer. Brokers are now required to disclose their compensation to their clients. Check it out:

• Direct and indirect compensation
• The good, bad, and the ugly
• Free services that should actually be paid for by you, the policyholder/employer
• Get what you are paying for in your premiums or directly to the insurance broker
• Know the expectations and boundaries of the scope of work and the compensation

For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net

Strategizing To Attract Great Talent To The Workplace | Cost Issue, Not A Benefits Issue

Offer plans that will allow you to attract the talent needed to grow and be profitable. There are a lot of options to pick from. Strategizing from a cost standpoint will take care of the benefits. 

• Types of Health Plans to offer
• Not your daddy's HMO
• Strategize to offer the best benefits package for your company

For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net

The Biggest Fire In History | Military Process and Procedures | Start Now for 2023 Improvements

This podcast took me down memory lane a bit. The Military has a lot of good lessons for life and business. Structure and order are a big deal for the military. This can be brought to your HR this first quarter of 2022. Dive in now!

• 2022 planning for 2023
• Improve the process now, not later
• The biggest fire in history and what they did about BEFORE it happened
• Supply chain audits
• At home COVID-19 testing at no cost to your employees

For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net