Cutting-Edge Benefits Podcast

In this episode, Neil Haley and Tom Quigley dive into one of the hottest workplace health topics of 2025: the rise of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy . Are they a breakthrough for employee health—or a financial sinkhole for employer-sponsored plans? Tom offers a reality check, explaining that these drugs were originally developed for diabetes, not general weight loss. While they’ve...

In this episode of the Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast , host Neil Haley and ClaimLinx’s Tom Quigley tackle the growing mental health crisis in the workplace and the often overlooked costs tied to it. With mental health coverage now dominating HR conversations in 2025, Tom explains how rising stress, burnout, and post-pandemic anxiety are affecting both employees and employers. More importantly, Tom...

In this deep-dive origin story episode, Tom Quigley shares the early beginnings of ClaimLinx and how he, his wife Christie, and tax attorney Ed Lyon pioneered a healthcare revolution. From uncovering the power of IRS Section 105 to disrupting how businesses think about health insurance, Tom reflects on 23+ years of fighting rising premiums and outdated thinking. He explains why most employers are...

In this special author-focused episode, Tom Quigley opens up about the inspiration behind his three books—including the bestselling How to Beat the High Cost of Healthcare and How to Beat Obamacare . Tom shares how these books break down complex healthcare laws, offer tax-saving strategies, and help business owners and individuals navigate the U.S. healthcare maze with clarity. You’ll learn how To...

In this insightful episode, Tom Quigley breaks down the rising costs of prescription drugs—and how ClaimLinx is helping individuals and companies slash those costs immediately . Tom reveals how manufacturer rebates , coupon programs , and smart plan design can help employees and solopreneurs pay zero out-of-pocket for expensive medications like Humira, Enbrel , and other injectables. Listeners wil...

In this insightful episode, Tom Quigley breaks down the rising costs of prescription drugs—and how ClaimLinx is helping individuals and companies slash those costs immediately . Tom reveals how manufacturer rebates , coupon programs , and smart plan design can help employees and solopreneurs pay zero out-of-pocket for expensive medications like Humira, Enbrel , and other injectables. Listeners wil...

In this empowering episode, Tom Quigley and Neil Haley explore the critical role that employees can play in transforming their company's healthcare benefits. Titled “ Advocating for Better Benefits ,” the discussion zeroes in on how employees can introduce ClaimLinx’s innovative health insurance solutions to their HR departments and leadership— saving money and improving benefits for everyone....

In this episode, Neil Haley and Tom Quigley dive deep into the world of health insurance for solopreneurs, freelancers, and the self-employed . As premiums rise and confusion around healthcare increases, solopreneurs often find themselves underinsured or uninsured entirely—until now. Tom shares how ClaimLinx’s concierge service helps individuals not only secure affordable and effective coverage bu...

In this eye-opening episode, ClaimLinx founder Tom Quigley and special guest Alicia Kishpaugh introduce a powerful wealth-building and retirement planning strategy that goes far beyond traditional life insurance. Alicia breaks down how she helps clients across the country—ranging from everyday business owners to billionaires—grow their money in two accounts at the same time using a method her firm...

In this episode, Tom Quigley dives deep into how ClaimLinx is leading a small business health insurance revolution, helping businesses with under 100 employees cut healthcare costs while improving benefits for their teams. With rising premiums and out-of-pocket costs putting pressure on both employers and employees, Tom shares how his company leverages Section 105 of the 1954 tax code to legally a...

In this episode, special guest host Anthony McMahon breaks down the often misunderstood role of a Third-Party Administrator (TPA) and how ClaimLinx uses this backend engine to maximize benefit accuracy, speed up reimbursements, and slash costs for small businesses. Anthony walks through what happens behind the scenes when a claim is processed and explains how ClaimLinx finds savings where traditio...

In this jam-packed episode, guest host Anthony McMahon returns to dive deep into the elite, complimentary services ClaimLinx offers to clients. From medical claim negotiations to prescription savings, benefit plan customization, and on-demand education portals, ClaimLinx isn't just managing claims—they're revolutionizing healthcare savings and employee experiences. If you think a high dedu...

In this episode, host Tom Quigley explores how ClaimLinx uses the U.S. tax code not just to cut healthcare costs—but to revolutionize how small and midsize businesses approach benefits entirely. Joined by Neil Haley, Tom breaks down ClaimLinx’s partnership with renowned tax expert Edward Lyon and explains how healthcare can become a proactive tax strategy, not just an HR burden. 💡 Key Topics Cove...

In this episode, Tom Quigley breaks down the myths, confusion, and complexities surrounding employer-sponsored health insurance and offers a simplified approach that empowers business owners to save money and provide better benefits. The discussion centers on how most companies unknowingly overpay for traditional insurance products and why a strategic, math-based approach—backed by tax law—can del...

In this insightful episode of the Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast , Tom Quigley dives into how small businesses can finally level the playing field against large corporations by using smart, customized health benefit strategies. As healthcare costs continue to rise, ClaimLinx is empowering companies with fewer than 50 employees to offer competitive, tax-efficient, and employee-centric plans without...

In this eye-opening episode of the  Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast , host Tom Quigley pulls back the curtain on what separates ClaimLinx from a growing list of cookie-cutter competitors in the health insurance consulting space. While companies like Lumy and Myastro Health offer flashy technology and templated plans, Tom explains why true savings and lasting change come from deep experience, plan cu...

In this eye-opening episode, Tom Quigley shares jaw-dropping real-world healthcare horror stories that highlight the serious consequences of poor benefit decisions. From catastrophic out-of-pocket medical bills to misleading Christian “health share” plans and mismanaged COBRA coverage, Tom dives into how employers and individuals alike can find themselves trapped in financial nightmares—all becaus...

In this episode of the  Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast , host Neil Haley sits down with Tom Quigley, CEO of ClaimLinx, to break down one of the most overlooked strategies in employer-sponsored healthcare:  customizing benefits by generation . Tom walks through how companies can tailor benefits to fit the distinct needs of Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z—ultimately leading to higher sati...

In this episode of the Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast , host Neil Haley and Tom Quigley, CEO of ClaimLinx, dive deep into the world of supplemental insurance —an often overlooked but powerful tool for enhancing employee benefit plans. Tom explains why standard health coverage isn’t enough in today’s rising-cost landscape, and how supplemental benefits like critical illness , accident plans , short-...

Why Individuals and Self-Employed Professionals Are Getting Crushed by Healthcare—and How ClaimLinx Fixes It In this episode of the Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast , host Tom Quigley of ClaimLinx joins Neil Haley to spotlight a crucial but overlooked segment of the healthcare debate: individuals, gig workers, retirees, and self-employed professionals who think they can’t afford coverage—or worse, ar...

In this energetic and informative episode of the  Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast , host  Tom Quigley  of ClaimLinx and co-host  Neil Haley  dig into the growing wave of businesses leaving traditional health insurance behind and making the switch to  ClaimLinx . The topic? Why more companies are saying "enough is enough" to brokers, premiums, and outdated plans—and switching to a benefits...

In this must-listen episode of the  Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast , host  Tom Quigley , co-founder of ClaimLinx, joins  Neil Haley  to reveal how businesses are  leaving massive tax savings on the table —and how employers can immediately reduce costs using smart benefit structures and IRS-approved strategies. From  Section 105 reimbursement plans  to  flexible spending accounts ,  HRAs ,  HSAs , a...

In this episode of the Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast , host Tom Quigley of ClaimLinx and co-host Neil Haley break down why so many business owners and CEOs are still overpaying for health insurance —and how a simple, 15-minute benefits checkup could be all it takes to stop the bleeding. Tom outlines exactly what happens in that checkup, what information business owners need to provide, and why mos...

In this episode of the Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast , host Tom Quigley , co-founder of ClaimLinx, joins Neil Haley to explore one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools for improving employee morale, retention, and satisfaction: offering better healthcare benefits —without spending more. Titled “The Silent Employee Satisfaction Booster,” this episode walks through the numbers, the psychology,...

In this engaging episode of the  Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast , host  Tom Quigley  and co-host  Neil Haley  sit down with  Olivia , a rising senior at the University of Cincinnati’s Lindner College of Business and current  ClaimLinx intern , to discuss what it’s like to learn sales, marketing, and the healthcare industry from the inside out. From her fresh perspective on TikTok strategy to her qu...