BROKER PARTNERS
Why partner with ezICHRA?
Unlike most other ICHRA Administrators that are technology-centric, the team at ezICHRA is comprised of experienced employee benefit professionals who understand the challenges that you and your clients face daily. When you partner with ezICHRA, you will be bringing to the table a team of people who realize that health insurance isn’t something that most people can easily choose or manage on their own. From initial ICHRA plan design to employee plan selection to ongoing plan administration, the ezICHRA team will be with you and your clients every step of the way to ensure a positive outcome for all.
Top three reasons companies are choosing ezICHRA over all other ICHRA administrators.
We are benefit consultants first
The majority of the ICHRA vendors in the market are technology companies that entered the health insurance business to promote and sell their technology. As employee benefits consultants, the team at ezICHRA understands the challenges that companies face when introducing a new concept to employees which is why we provide high-touch support to make the ICHRA process smooth for all stakeholders.
Insurance is confusing,
employees need support
As benefits consultants, the team at ezICHRA knows that, for the layperson, insurance can be overwhelming. That is why we encourage employees to reach out to our ezICHRA Plan Advisors through a virtual or telephonic one-on-one session so that we can help employees with their plan selection. Additionally, throughout the year, our team is here to advocate on behalf of each employee should they need assistance.
Superior payment technology system
ezICHRA’s Premium Payment Manager (PPM) technology is by far the most reliable system in the country. PPM issues a virtual credit or debit card to make each individual’s payment. The virtual cards are funded monthly by the employer through a scheduled single ACH payment. Most other payment systems rely on using checking accounts which are bulky and less nimble to manage, often leading to missed payments and sometimes plan terminations.
How does ezICHRA work with brokers and benefits consultants?
We are benefits consultants at heart, meaning we recognize and respect the relationships brokers have with their clients and we understand just how valuable you can be to a business.
Our Broker Partner Program will help you maintain both the relationship with your clients, as well as your revenue. You are also encouraged to continue writing ancillary benefits through the group health market.
What types of companies are a good fit for ezICHRA’s ICHRA Solution?
- Companies facing large premium increases: Fully-insured groups with high utilizers and/or overall experience rating.
- A multi-state footprint: Companies that have employees in different states, including those with newly expanded remote-work practices.
- Self-funded: High and/or variable claims and administrative burdens.
- Recruitment or retention issues: Employee dissatisfaction due to benefits.
- Carrier dependencies: Groups that are limited in offerings due to carrier writing requirements, or unable to offer carriers that meet the employee’s network needs.
- Participation and Affordability: Groups that struggle with participation minimums or face compliance hurdles with affordability.
