Third-Party Administrator

How TPAs and insurance carriers work together in the health benefits ecosystem.
Education

How TPAs and Insurance Carriers Work Together 

A third-party administrator (TPA) and an insurance carrier work together through a division of responsibilities: the carrier creates insurance products, sets premiums,…

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Short-term medical insurance pros and cons with real-world scenario examples
Products

Short-Term Medical Insurance: Pros, Cons, and Real Scenarios 

Short-term medical insurance, also known as Short-Term Limited Duration Insurance (STLDI), offers lower premiums, faster enrollment, and flexible coverage terms—but it doesn’t…

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Independent insurance agent reviewing short-term medical insurance plan options with client
Agents

How to Sell Short-Term Medical Insurance as an Independent Agent 

To sell short-term medical insurance, also known as Short-Term Limited Duration Insurance (STLDI) effectively, independent agents need to identify the right client…

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How short-term medical insurance works showing enrollment, coverage, and claims process
Products

How Short-Term Medical Insurance Works: A Complete Guide

Short-term medical (STM) insurance provides temporary health coverage for individuals in coverage gaps—typically lasting 1 to 36 months depending on the state.…

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Umbrella depicting the coverage that supplemental health insurance provides customers.
Products

Do I Need Supplemental Insurance? How to Know If Extra Coverage Is Worth It

You likely need supplemental insurance if your major medical plan has a high deductible, if you’d struggle to cover $2,000–$5,000 in unexpected medical expenses, or if…

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Trade association adding health benefit programs to strengthen membership value
Associations

How Associations Can Add Health Benefits Without Building an Insurance Operation

Trade associations and professional organizations can offer access to health and supplemental benefits to their members by partnering with a third-party administrator…

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Member Support

Understanding Your Health Insurance Billing Statement

The charges on your bank or credit card statement from a health benefits company represent premiums for your health or supplemental insurance…

March 9, 2026 Read →
Steps to verify a health benefits administrator is legitimate
Member Support

How to Verify Your Health Benefits Administrator Is Legitimate 

To verify that a health benefits administrator is legitimate, check their registration with your state’s Department of Insurance, confirm their physical business…

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Independent insurance agent evaluating TPA partnership qualities
Agents

Choosing the Right TPA Partner: What Insurance Agents Should Look For 

The right TPA partner for an independent agent isn’t the one with the highest commission rate—it’s the one that makes your business more productive, more…

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Education

PHS vs. Traditional TPAs: What Makes Premier Health Solutions Different 

Premier Health Solutions differentiates from traditional TPAs in five areas: a technology-first agent platform (Nexus), transparent billing with clear member-facing descriptors, agent-centric…

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