RetireeFirst:

Strategy

Market Analysis & Plan Design

The first step in end-to-end Retiree Benefits Management is strategy. From market analysis to plan design consultation, proposal management, and carrier negotiations, our goal is to craft the best strategy for your unique needs.

Our team of AHIP-certified, licensed insurance producers collaborate with you to create a roadmap, starting with analysis and Medicare product selection. We closely track industry trends and manage more than a thousand Medicare cases annually, providing us valuable insights into pricing dynamics. We assist in maximizing the value of your plan while focusing on the needs of your retirees and reducing costs.

Partnering with New Clients

Benefit Assessment, Plan Design, and Carrier Selection

Effective Group Medicare plan design begins with a comprehensive benefit analysis. After an assessment of requirements, preferences, and long-term financial goals, LaborFirst collaborates with you—and your broker or consultant—to determine the most advantageous product and plan design. Our options for union- and employer-sponsored plan products include:

  • Medicare Advantage (MA)
  • Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD)
  • Medicare Part D Prescription Drug (PDP)
  • Group supplement to Medicare

There are many factors to consider in building out a plan: product types such as an HMO or PPO, ancillary benefits like dental and vision, co-pays, deductibles, out-of-pocket costs, formularies, network coverage, etc. These components are structured into a range of options that will fit your financial goals while providing your members with choice and flexibility.

We leverage our partnerships with national and regional carriers to negotiate the market’s best proposal options. All carrier proposal options are reviewed and vetted before our team creates plan comparisons, benefit options, and cost analyses to present.

Driving Value with Renewals

Opportunities Captured with Annual Market Renewals

We work with our clients and carriers to provide market-competitive renewals based on the needs of the organizations we serve and their retirees. Alongside our carrier partners, we are focused on plan retention—which minimizes disruption to members—so we pursue potential rate locks or caps for both new and renewing business when available.

Our longstanding relationships with carriers and familiarity with their operations provide an edge in negotiations, allowing us to work in unison with them without being duplicative. Clients receive their carriers’ annual renewal terms in alignment with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations.

We Value You & Your Business

The RetireeFirst solution delivers value, ensuring you receive the best health plan for your unique circumstances. Whether you’re a new client exploring benefit options or an existing client looking for competitive renewals, we’re here to serve your needs, providing expert guidance and unparalleled support every step of the way. Your satisfaction and peace of mind are our top priorities.

Medicare Migration

Our Medicare Migration program is designed to address the intricate challenges faced by public sector plan sponsors and retirees. We identify Medicare-eligible retirees, conduct thorough cost-benefit analyses to determine right-fit plans, and then seamlessly migrate retirees to the group Medicare plan.

Connect with Us

Connect with our team to learn how we can maximize group benefits and get your members the support they deserve.