Midway Business Podcast

Insurance Brokers need to make their money, but how much is enough, and when is it not enough? There could also be a chance you are overpaying for what you are receiving in return in terms of value and resources!  We are not a commodity! Indirectly pay brokers through premiums to the insurance company How do Benefits Insurance Agents really make their money? Brokers could tend to "fake-it" We brin...

What is happening with this American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)? Find out how you can tap into it! High level overview of the ARPA Advanced Premium Tax Credits (APTC) - it's taxpayer-funded! April 1st is the "Go" Date for updating your APTC The true cost of healthcare is still there, just masked with taxpayer dollars to lower your premiums You may be newly eligible for the APTC Cobra subsidy up to 100...

The biggest changes since the ACA was signed into law coming with the American Rescue Plan Act.  Another 50 mile ultrarun on deck! The American Rescue Plan Act: stimulus money for healthcare premiums An increase taxpayer-funded healthcare subsidies Cobra taxpayer-funded Subsidies Schedule your renewal meetings now! Get it done by August to help make things smoother in fall. Be ahead of the curve!...

Surprised billing, subsidies, cobra elections, Biden open enrollment and more! History of subsidies part of ACA What Biden is going to do about the subsidies The Navigator failure The Government is telling you what’s affordable  Know your options during the Election Period when you leave your previous employer  Cobra VS individual/family plans   For more information, please visit EliteBenefits.net...

A good previewing of discussions on The Zemar Podcast.     For more information, please visit EliteBenefits.net

Save more money by leveraging Level-funded or Self-funded programs Listen in to find out... Why fully insurance (traditional health plans) is costing you more! Community Ratings vs. Underwritten Rates Have the data to help leverage more savings for the company Make Health Insurance more effective through education Intro to Captive Insurance Products For more information about Elite Benefits of Ame...

Do not miss these marketing tips today on the Zemar Podcast. Make 2021 your best year ever in business. Learn what small and mid-sized (SMB) companies should be focused on for marketing  Direct mail is making a comeback Avoid tunnel vision in your own world Tap into the emotion of the buyer Much Much more....  For more info on JimmyVision or to contact James DiMambro, go to JimmyVisionLLC.com or c...

The Biden Administration is changing things for healthcare. What’s good? What’s bad? Listen in! What does this mean for you? What is this not? Short-term medical plans still in the background as a strategy. What do we see on the horizon for healthcare in the Biden Administration? Eric Wilson, iSellHealth.com (815) 372-1363   For more information about Elite Benefits of America, please visit  Elite...

Do not learn the hard way at claim time. Know your pricing with transparency! You need to be a wiser shopper of healthcare Location could be key when shopping for healthcare pricing Biden healthcare executive order  and why Trump did not! CFO getting more involved with employee benefits decisions Steve Watson’s Trendbreakers Podcast talks about key moves employers can make Open enrollment is done,...

The Affordable Care Act made a huge impact, but just how? Listen to what did happen, and what didn't happen. What's next in the Biden Administration with Healthcare? What did the ACA really do? Who did it help? Who did it leave worse off? Small Business Special Enrollment Period Does Biden have a healthcare agenda? For more on C. Steven Tucker's "Truth about pre-existing conditions", visit here . ...

This week we discuss the aftermath of open enrollments and how to leverage your insurance agent to get it done and fast.  How HR Professionals need help after open enrollment AON Insurance did a claims study for 2020 related to COVID Financing Future Claims with self-funding programs Case Studies of clients saving time and money! Much more! For more information about Elite Benefits of America, ple...

New Year's Resolutions, New Changes Coming, Be a Smarter Healthcare Consumer Current events 2021 Amazon's Haven Collapse The insurance industry teaches itself how to purchase employee benefit programs the "status quo" Transparency of pricing in healthcare New "Menu board" Too much demand for predictable "insurance" in healthcare Be a smarter consumer! For more information about Elite Benefits of A...

Interview with Jaime Van Buskirk at JVB Physical Therapy If you are a weekend warrior athlete, you need to hear this Post-surgery therapy Adapting to COVID Dry Needling  Insurance tie  No referrals needed! Cash is king! Medicare  Get better now with JVB PT! JVB Physical Therapy - 773-629-6875 jvbphysicaltherapy.com   For more information about Elite Benefits of America, please visit EliteBenefits....

When Should You Start Planning For The Next Renewal? The renewal planning process Project-based improvements Increase communication with the employees Interview with David Matuszak, CFP Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for information purposes only. Any advice or planning should be consulted with an insurance or financial professional.    David Matuszak, CFP - David.matuszak@sisfp.com - 708-64...

The Zemar Podcast Meeting Open Enrollment Deadlines Communicate with employees Required employer forms to stay in compliance Interview with Kyle Altenburg at Hanley Realty To contact Kyle Altenburg at Hanley Realty, call 708-277-3179 HanleyRealty . Elite Benefits - 708-535-3006 or Click here .

How health insurance works Getting access to care Have more skin in the game to control the costs Gain control of claim issues Interview with Dr. Joe Brannigan D.C. For more information on the Brannigan Chiropractic Center, please visit Branniganchiropractic.com   or call 708-966-4413 For more information on the topic or any other insurance product, please contact us , or call 708-535-3006

Look at plan designs to control costs and bring down out of pocket expenses Negotiating claims with the providers Reimbursing employees for purchasing a private plan outside of an employer-sponsored plan Trends we are seeing in 2021 Interview with Eric Wilson from iSellHealth.com (815)372-1363   For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net 708-535-3006. 

Another shutdown in IL. Things are going crazy during the open enrollment 2021 with Covid.  Everyone is zoomed out and potentially out of work. But what about your healthcare coverage?   We will go through the following in this Podcast: Still time for a new open enrollment COBRA or IL continuation Special Enrollment (SEP) when a loss of coverage occurs Gain coverage through your spouse Gain covera...

Updates on 2021 Open Enrollments The Supreme Court Ruling with the Affordable Care Act What Employers and Employees are asking for this time around What to see going forward Return to work COVID Checklists What questions to ask when deciding on a health plan For more information go to EliteBenefits.net

There are increases going on for employer-sponsored plans in the Chicagoland area.  Here are some tips on what you can do it about it during the 2020 open enrollment.    For more information and get your 2020 Open Enrollment Checklist, Contact us . 

More Insider tips coming your way Plan Designs Prescription Rx Savings Worldwide Rx mail ordering Educating the employees Wellness programs Think twice before going to the ER And much more For more information, please contact us . 708-535-3006

 Finding the right market to get your insurance can be tough. Here we talk through the key markets. Stick to what is best for you and your company. Brokers are the best choice.  For more information please visit https://www. EliteBenefits.net   For your open enrollment checklist, please contact us . Or call 708-535-3006

There is no one size fits all solutions. You need to take calculated risks when you evaluate what options are available to you. Should you go self-funded yet? Maybe even add tax-incentives to reduce healthcare expenses? Check it out on this week's podcast!   EliteBenefits.net   To get your open enrollment checklist, please contact us.  

The 2020 open enrollments for small to mid-sized companies are going to be a little different than usual.  There are some things you probably do this year that you usually overlook or skip.  This podcast we share those things you should review this year that is a must.   EliteBenefits.net Contact us for a copy of your small business Checkup. 

How did we get to where we are with Health Insurance? Where did it start? Who paid for it?  Who is responsible for it today?    Insider tip - how do you save money at claim time? Listen in and find out!   EliteBenefits.net   To get your open enrollment checklist for 2020, please contact us .