BerniePortal Broker Blog

Virtual vs. In-Person Medical Care: Who Cares?

Germeen Tanas | August 14, 2024

In the evolving healthcare landscape, benefits brokers are uniquely positioned to guide clients through the increasingly complex options available to...

Alphabet Soup: Definitions for All the Acronyms Brokers Use

Aidan Farrish | August 5, 2024

If you're a health insurance advisor, you're probably well-acquainted with the endless string of acronyms that make up your daily lexicon. For...

How VP Kamala Harris's Stances on Healthcare Could Impact Benefits Brokers

Germeen Tanas | July 29, 2024

Brokers have been reading up on Biden and Trump’s healthcare policies, but the waters are murky once again with Biden’s recent withdrawal from the...

Evaluating Weight Loss Drugs as a Benefit: A Guide for Brokers

Germeen Tanas | July 10, 2024

If you haven’t heard about Ozempic or Zepbound yet, it’s bound to hit your radar soon!

BerniePortal Eliminates Need for Benefit Booklets

Alex Tolbert | June 25, 2024

As a benefits broker, you’re always looking for ways to grow your book of business and enhance client experiences by providing the best service...

CMS Projects Employer Healthcare Spending Increase to $1.3 Trillion

Aidan Farrish | June 13, 2024

Analysts have newly released data projecting increased healthcare spending nationwide in 2024, impacting individuals, employers, carriers, and, of...

A Benefits Broker's Guide to Marketing Strategies

Mary Chauvin | June 7, 2024

Benefits brokers are the architects of peace of mind, the champions of comprehensive coverage, and the guardians of financial wellness. But in a...

IRS Announces 2025 HSA and HDHP Limits

Germeen Tanas | May 22, 2024

The IRS regularly adjusts HSA and HDHP contribution limits to account for inflation. Here are the numbers you need to know to start planning for your...

What Benefits Brokers Should Know About HIPAA, Data Breaches, & Compliance

Germeen Tanas | May 15, 2024

In 2019, an insurance brokerage started notifying healthcare providers about a data breach after a business associate discovered that the protected...

What Is the Difference Between a Fully-Funded and Self-Funded Health Plan?

Mary Chauvin | May 14, 2024

Your employer groups have a couple options when it comes to insurance. They can opt to be fully-funded or self-funded. But—how do you know what type...