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Health Care Costs Can Be Controlled With Self-Funding

MADISON, WI. (Nov. 14, 2022) – 71% of employers expect moderate to significant cost increases to health care benefits over the next three years. Steve Rick, chief economist at CUNA Mutual Group, stated the inflation rate is at a staggering 8.2% with health care...

Nov 14, 2022

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Under a self-funded health plan, employers fund the plan rather than paying a premium to a commercial insurer. For many employers, self-funding can be a better alternative to the traditional fully insured approach, driving cost savings.
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National Influenza Vaccination Week begins today! If you haven’t received a flu shot yet, there’s still time. Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting a flu shot.
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National Handwashing Awareness Week starts Sunday, December 4th! Washing your hands is one of the best things you can do to protect yourself and your community from getting sick this winter.
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30 Nov

Walker Forge has done incredible things since they became self-funded five years ago. Check out this case study to learn how Walker Forge transformed healthcare for their bottom line - and their employees' wallets.
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29 Nov

The @WILawLiberty (WILL) released a report stating lack of transparency about healthcare costs makes healthcare more expensive. The Alliance educates legislators and promotes health policy that facilitates price transparency.
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