January is a big month for healthcare renewal and a perfect time to start reviewing your broker relationship. A strong broker / client relationship should be collaborative, a true partnership. At PF Compass we see ourselves as your business advisor and partner – not just a broker! Before you meet with your current broker it is wise to do a full 360-degree review of your current relationship. Asking your key stakeholder for feedback is vital. It shows that you care and that you place employee well-being and your client’s success high on your priority list. Here are some key questions you should be asking. Employers Is our broker earning the fees we are paying them? Do I have unnecessary “add on” costs? How often do I hear from them? How creative are they in providing options and alternatives to control cost without unnecessary disruption for our employees? How responsive are they to our issues and concerns? Do they protect us with compliance education and implementation? Administrators How easy is does our current broker make it to onboard employees and manage claims? Do they have a responsive support team to answer our questions and help with challenges? Employees Is your benefit plan being clearly communicated to your employees? Do they understand their coverage? Are they getting the help and support they need to stay on top of their options and claims? Does the plan make sense for everyone, or do we need to look at alternative options? Are we taking as much stress as possible out of the complicated world of benefits? Some telling statistics from 2021 surveys* 60% of Job candidates consider benefits and perks as a top factor. The top perk within that category is healthcare benefits (40%) 80% of employees prefer an improved benefits package over a salary increase The bottom line is that healthcare benefits are a huge part of a strong Recruit and Retain Strategy. With a carefully considered review and asking the right questions you are able to make an informed decision rather than sign off on a blind renewal. Don’t let the healthcare renewal deadline be a last minute, hurried decision. Plan early for outcomes that will immeasurably benefit...
Read MoreWe are excited to announce our relocation to a new state of the art 4,000 sq. ft. office, centrally located at 440 US 22E, Bridgewater, NJ. The space was designed by SNS Architects & Engineers, PC and features a large conference room, a small break out room with video conferencing functionality, two mini-offices for private conversations and large open floor plan. “Our goal was to create a beautiful new space to continue facilitating team collaboration and an enhanced working environment. As we expand our business we felt it vital to offer a first class space to host our local client and vendor meetings, while also integrating cutting edge technology to communicate with all clients” said Partner Brian Honan. Brandi Bowers | Benefits ConsultantPF Compass Employer Guidance & Benefit Solutions 440 Route 22, E., Suite 190Bridgewater, NJ 08807Tel (732) 258-1032...
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