Client Testimonials – Total Benefit Solutions Inc

A Voluntary Benefits Strategy

August 29, 2023August 13, 2023Ed MacConnell

The Issue One of our clients approached us during a pre-renewal meeting to ask how they can further control costs without drastically impacting the well-being of their employees…click here to continue

Understanding the Coding of Health Plans from MEC to Metallic

August 15, 2022July 22, 2022Ed MacConnell

Choosing the right insurance plan for you (and your family) is not an easy task. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has introduced major changes to the way carriers traditionally marketed their health plans to the public and introduced a volume of new terms, requirements and complexities, many of which may sound confusing to the general public. From terms like “minimum essential coverage” to the various metallic plan categories of Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum, a solid foundation of knowledge is essential in order to find the coverage required at an affordable price. The health insurance experts at Total Benefit Solutions Inc are well versed on these terms so when you… Read More

Aetna: Transparency in Coverage Rule Update

June 17, 2022June 16, 2022Ed MacConnell

The Transparency in Coverage rule requires health plans and insurers to disclose pricing information via MRF by July 1, 2022. Health plans must generate two MRFs that contain Negotiated rates for in-network providers Billed charges and allowed amounts paid for out-of-network providers We’ll publish this information on Aetna.com on July 1, 2022 for fully insured (51-100) and small group Aetna Funding AdvantageSM (2-100) groups. By posting the MRFs for small small group Aetna Funding Advantage clients, we’re taking work off their plate. Aetna will update the files each month and this link will remain active with the most up-to-date information.

2022 PCOR Fee Filing Reminder for Self-Insured Plans

June 16, 2022Ed MacConnell

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) fee filing deadline is August 1, 2022, for all self-funded medical plansand HRAs for plan years ending in 2021. The IRS issued Notice 2022-04 announcing the adjusted fee amount for this year. please download the bulleting below for more details and contact your Total Benefit Solutions, Inc. health insurance specialist at (215)355-2121.

6 Questions to ask your Benefits Broker

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022Ed MacConnell

Understanding Medicare Part B Exemption Secondary Payer Rules

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022Ed MacConnell

Achieve Well-being Rewards

July 1, 2021June 30, 2021Ed MacConnell

Review us on Google

January 16, 2021February 25, 2021Ed MacConnell

“I’m paying for Health Insurance I don’t even use!”

November 9, 2018November 8, 2018Cayla Widdop

You hear it all the time: “I’m paying for Health Insurance I don’t even use!” But, Health insurance isn’t only for when you’re sick! You can use it to maintain your healthy status, you can use it for Preventative Care and you can also use this time to learn how your coverage works before you get sick. Also, many Health Insurance Plans offer things such as discounted gym memberships and rewards for healthy lifestyle choices (such as quitting smoking). Some plans even offer vision or dental benefits, so you can take advantage of an eye screening or 6 month dental check-up. Take advantage of free insurance benefits anytime Get preventive services,… Read More

Health Advocate: Medical Health Advisor

April 10, 2015Ed MacConnell

Total Benefit Solutions, Inc now offers the Medical Health Advisor benefit! Watch this short video and ask us how your organization can benefit from offering this personal health advocate service to your employees!

Total Benefit Solutions is your Marketplace Navigator

November 9, 2014November 8, 2014Ed MacConnell

What do you get with Total Benefit Solutions as your Marketplace Navigator? A broker who is Unbiased and objective Trained Local Certified Licensed Insured Up to date Representing you Part of a team of dedicated professionals Click here for more information and to see our “Marketplace Navigator” brochure: Individual Enrollment Navigator Brochure

Client Review: Media Components

March 20, 2014March 19, 2014Ed MacConnell

My company has been with Total Benefits Solutions for years. Ed and his knowledgeable team of brokers is a great resourc…e for all type of medical insurance and coverage. Thanks for the great service throughout the years! -Denis Sinelkov, President Media Components, Inc

Client Testimonial: Aaron G

March 3, 2014March 3, 2014Ed MacConnell

We love making our clients happy! I received this email just the other day and I wanted to share. This client had an abundance of trouble enrolling through the healthcare.gov website until we got involved: Dear Jennifer – thanks so much for everything! I’m so happy to be insured and I couldn’t have done it without you! Aaron G

Client Testimonial: Kristine Kreisher