Small Business Benefits
Why Reference-Based Pricing?
Reference-based pricing is a great solution for employers seeking to save on healthcare costs without reducing benefits or limiting provider choice. Many pain points experienced by employers can be solved by combining level funding with reference-based pricing.
Advantages of Reference-Based Pricing
Typically Healthcare Costs Are Lower
Typically less expensive than traditional PPO health benefit plans, reference-based pricing plans calculate claim payments based on a reference point. A multiple of the Medicare reimbursement rate is a commonly used reference point. Reducing healthcare costs is a key goal for smaller employers, as the annual average cost for family coverage at small firms is $21,804, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation Employer Health Benefits 2021 Annual Survey.Freedom of Provider Choice
Covered employees can select providers that best meet their needs, which enables them to maintain current provider relationships and/or choose a new physician. Typically, there are little or no restrictions placed on the selection of doctors or hospitals.Bringing innovation to smaller groups
Leveraged by large employers for years, reference-based pricing is now being used to calculate provider reimbursement for affordable self-funded plans in the smaller group market.Trustmark Healthy ChoicesSM Plan Designs
Our affordable self-funded, reference-based pricing plan designs:
- offer freedom of provider choice1 for most services
- include a streamlined process for resolving balance bills
- feature Trusted Member Care specialists who deliver a high level of personalized support to help members make the most of their benefits
- control plan costs
Trustmark Healthy ChoicesSM CDHP Designs
Employers can customize health benefits through truly flexible mix-and-match plan designs to meet their needs and budget. These plan designs meet IRS requirements to be paired with an HSA.
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HRA Plan Designs
For lower costs and more cash-flow control, employers can pair a Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA) plan design with one of our major medical plan designs.
Wellness and Cost-Saving Services
Health and wellness programs and our educational materials empower employers and their employees to become smarter healthcare consumers.1Except for organ transplants and specialty drugs, when benefits are available and services are performed as outlined in the plan document.
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Plan design availability and/or coverage may vary by state. Plans are administered by Star Marketing and Administration, Inc., and stop-loss insurance and ancillary coverage are provided by Trustmark Life Insurance Company.
Plan design availability and/or coverage may vary by state. Plans are administered by Star Marketing and Administration, Inc., and stop-loss insurance and ancillary coverage are provided by Trustmark Life Insurance Company.