Self-Insured Plans 101

Self-Insured Plans 101

What is a self-funded insurance plan? A self-insured health plan, also known as a self-funded health plan, is a health plan in which the employer, or plan sponsor, is directly responsible for paying for claims incurred by its employees, rather than purchasing...
Self-Funded vs. Fully Insured

Self-Funded vs. Fully Insured

What is the difference between fully insured and self-funded health plans? Employee benefits plans can be broken out into two structures: the traditional fully insured plan or the self-funded plan. In a fully insured plan, a group purchases insurance by paying a...
Level-Funded Health Plan Pros and Cons

Level-Funded Health Plan Pros and Cons

Level-Funded Health Plan Pros and Cons Level-funded health plans have been rising in popularity in the past few years. According to The Kaiser Family Foundation’s 2021 Employer Health Benefits Survey, the percentage of small firms that report having a level-funded...