by betvmsibg | Oct 23, 2025 | Boosting Employee Retention, Employee Benefits Education, Employee Wellness, Health Plan Design, Public Sector Benefits
As the leaves turn and we move into fall, many organizations face that familiar annual rhythm: business cycles tighten, year-end deadlines loom, and the buildup of stress among employees becomes tangible. At MSI Benefits Group, we know it’s the perfect time to lean...
by betvmsibg | Oct 9, 2025 | Data Analytics, Health Plan Costs, Health Plan Design, Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)
In the world of employee benefits and health-plan management, one of the most undervalued and underleveraged resources lies quietly in plain sight: claims data. After renewal, or leading into your next renewal cycle, companies often reassess plan design, funding...
by betvmsibg | Sep 25, 2025 | Boosting Employee Retention, Employee Benefits Education, Health Plan Costs, Health Plan Design, Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), Public Sector Benefits
As healthcare costs continue to climb, employers are reexamining their network design strategies to balance affordability with quality care. Narrow networks – plans that limit the pool of in-network providers in exchange for lower premiums and more coordinated...
by betvmsibg | Sep 11, 2025 | Boosting Employee Retention, Employee Benefits Education, Health Plan Design, Public Sector Benefits, Supplemental Benefits
For many employees, Open Enrollment (OE) has long been viewed as an annual obligation – something to be completed quickly and with minimal thought. For employers, it often feels like a logistical mountain of forms, deadlines, and rushed communications. But it...
by betvmsibg | Aug 28, 2025 | Data Analytics, Drug Costs, Health Plan Costs, Health Plan Design, Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), Public Sector Benefits
When it comes to managing pharmacy costs, one of the most complex areas for employers is understanding how their Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) structures contracts and fees. PBMs play an essential role in administering prescription drug programs, but the lack of...
by betvmsibg | Aug 13, 2025 | Boosting Employee Retention, Drug Costs, Employee Benefits Education, Health Plan Costs, Health Plan Design, Public Sector Benefits, Supplemental Benefits
As Q4 approaches, many employers turn to benchmarking to guide their benefits strategy. While benchmarking provides valuable insight into what competitors are offering, it’s only the starting point. The real competitive edge comes from tailoring your benefits program...
