Handling High-Cost Claims in Employee Health Plans - Friday Feels   In this episode of the Happy Health Plans Podcast, host Justin Thomas delves into the complexities and emotional weight of managing high-cost claims within employee health plans. Justin discusses the challenges and strategies involved, from utilizing stop-loss insurance to addressing the human side of healthcare needs. Tune in for insights on creating robust health plans that balance cost management with compassionate care. Connect with Justin at www.bullbenefits.com

Mastering Employee Health Plans: The Crucial Role of Summary Plan Documents   In this episode of the Happy Health Plans Podcast, host Justin Thomas, an employee benefits consultant and National Board Certified Health Coach, discusses the essential role of the Summary Plan Document (SPD) in employee health plans. Learn why the SPD is foundational for both compliance and clarity on benefits for both plan sponsors and members.   Justin shares insights on ensuring the SPD accurately reflects plan benefits, the importance of regular reviews, and involving various partners. Join Justin for strategies to offer high-quality, affordable health benefits without breaking the bank, and subscribe to the Happy Health Plans newsletter for more tips at www.bullbenefits.com

Reimagining Employee Health Benefits: Personalized Care as a Valuable Gift   Welcome to the Happy Health Plans Podcast! Join host Justin Thomas, employee benefits consultant and National Board Certified Health Coach, as he explores innovative strategies to offer high-quality, affordable health benefits. This episode delves into the concept of treating employee benefits as personalized gifts, featuring insights and practical examples such as concierge navigators and direct primary care relationships. Learn how individualized healthcare plans can attract and retain employees, ultimately fostering a healthier workplace culture.  Subscribe to the Happy Health Plans newsletter for more valuable insights at www.bullbenefits.com

Finding Like-Hearted Partners: The Key to Exceptional Employee Health Plans   Join Justin Thomas on the Happy Health Plans Podcast as he discusses strategies for creating effective and affordable employee health benefits. In this episode, Justin shares a personal story about identifying aligned partners by genuinely sharing influential resources like the book 'Unreasonable Hospitality.' Learn how authentic connections and shared values can enhance your workplace health plans. Subscribe to the Happy Health Plans newsletter for more insights at www.bullbenefits.com cheers!

Welcome to the Happy Health Plans Podcast! In this episode, Justin Thomas, an employee benefits consultant and National Board Certified Health Coach, explores innovative strategies for providing exceptional health benefits without breaking the bank. Drawing inspiration from 'Unreasonable Hospitality' by Will Guidara, Justin discusses how businesses can elevate their service to hospitality, focusing on giving more than expected. Tune in to hear stories of remarkable customer service and learn how to create happier, healthier workplaces. Subscribe for more insights on affordable, high-quality employee healthcare.   Connect with us on social @bullbenefits and www.bullbenefits.com

Three years in the making for this story. A family who has special needs children. A DPC willing to make house calls. A company willing to cover the expense as an investment into the health and well-being of their employee and his family. This is what produces tear-eyed moments. 

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In this episode, Justin Thomas interviews Matt Ohrt, a healthcare thought leader with a rich background in HR leadership, focusing on transforming health plans to be more affordable and effective. They discuss Matt's journey from a psychology major to a thought leader on self-insured plan management. Matt is VP of Healthcare Innovation at Health Admins and author of the book Save Your Company: Don't Feed the Beast. I shared my takeaways from his book in episodes 15-17 of this show and I am delighted to have him on as a guest! He shares strategies for managing healthcare costs, and actionable insights for businesses looking to improve their employee health benefits.

You can connect directly with Matt on LinkedIn. 

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In this episode of the Happy Health Plans Podcast, Justin Thomas, an employee benefits consultant and National Board Certified Health Coach, discusses a new partnership offering bereavement support to employees. He shares his personal story of career change following a loss, explains the features of the BEREAVE platform that he is now offering his clients.

This episode highlights the importance of including such resources in employee benefits packages. Listeners will gain insights into the practical tools available for both employees and HR teams to handle bereavement more effectively.

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In this episode of the Happy Health Plans Podcast, host Justin Thomas delves into the world of Direct Primary Care (DPC), sharing the history and significant growth of this healthcare model since its inception in 1997 by Dr. Garrison Bliss.

Listeners will learn about the benefits of DPC, including extended doctor-patient interaction times and simplified payment structures. Justin also addresses the various models of DPC, from fully independent to hybrid practices, and provides insights on how businesses and individuals can navigate the numerous options available today. Tune in for an informative discussion that aims to enhance understanding and awareness of DPC's role in creating happier, healthier workplaces.

Learn more at www.bullbenefits.com and start offering a better health plan with DPCs for your employees and their families. 

In this episode of the Happy Health Plans Podcast, Justin Thomas, an employee benefits consultant and National Board Certified Health Coach, draws a parallel between running a 100-mile ultra marathon and designing a high-quality, affordable health plan for companies. He shares insights from his recent participation in the Mountain to Sea 100-mile trail race and reflects on how the determination, support, and strategic planning required in ultra marathons can be applied to creating effective employee health plans. Join Justin for thought-provoking discussions, case studies, and strategies to foster happier, healthier workplaces.

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