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Why January is the Right Time to Evaluate Your Pharmacy Benefits
As you settle into the new year, pharmacy benefits probably aren't top of mind. But if you're thinking about making changes to your PBM at any point this year, the clock is already ticking. Here's the reality: most pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) need at least 90 days to implement a new contract. That's three full months just for setup. The Contract Timing Problem Let's walk through what typically happens. Your broker shows up in late summer or early fall with renewal option
Wes Spencer
Jan 112 min read


Make Health Insurance Simple Again
Rising premiums don't have to be inevitable. See how employee support and informed decisions lead to lower costs and better coverage for employers.
Wes Spencer
Nov 16, 20252 min read


Healthcare Solutions Must Be Simple, High-Touch, and Member-Focused to Actually Work
Most healthcare benefits sound great but fail employees. Learn why simple, high-touch support beats complex plans and how to make benefits work.
Wes Spencer
Sep 6, 20253 min read


Would You Trust a Financial Advisor Paid by the Casino?
Most brokers earn percentages of your premiums - meaning they profit when your healthcare costs increase. Learn how fee-based consulting changes everything.
Wes Spencer
Aug 30, 20252 min read


Shopping Health Insurance vs. Fixing the Cost Problem
Michigan insurers request 16.8% rate hikes for 2026. Smart employers are choosing SymplCare's guided healthcare approach over traditional plans.
Wes Spencer
Aug 18, 20252 min read


How Facility Choice Can Save Thousands on Routine Medical Procedures
Same doctor, same procedure, $8,500 savings. Learn how strategic facility choice cut healthcare costs without compromising quality care for this family.
Wes Spencer
Aug 9, 20252 min read


How to Give Your Employees Access to High-Quality Healthcare
Healthcare costs drive insurance premiums. Learn 3 proven strategies to help employees make better healthcare decisions and reduce your claims costs.
Wes Spencer
Aug 2, 20253 min read


Why Switching Carriers Won't Fix Your Healthcare Cost Problem
Renewal season approaching? Stop carrier shopping. Healthcare costs drive premiums - not insurance plans. Learn how navigation cuts costs for good.
Wes Spencer
Jul 26, 20253 min read


SymplCare: Healthcare Help That Actually Helps
Stop hearing "our benefits are confusing." SymplCare gives employees real support from experts who help find quality, low-cost care that saves money.
Wes Spencer
Jul 19, 20252 min read


Want a Smarter Health Plan? Start With the People Who Use It
Stop reacting to health plan surprises. Get clear data, honest insights, and human support that helps employees make better healthcare decisions.
Wes Spencer
Jul 12, 20252 min read


Is There a Better Way to Control Health Plan Costs? Yes. And It’s Not What Your Insurance Carrier Is Telling You.
Tired of rising health plan costs with no visibility? Learn why mid-year is the perfect time to explore alternatives to traditional insurance models.
Wes Spencer
Jun 13, 20252 min read


Real Healthcare Savings: SymplCare Case Studies That Deliver Results
Real case studies show how SymplCare saves $17,151 on surgery and $5,000+ annually on medications. Expert healthcare navigation that does the work for you.
Wes Spencer
Jun 5, 20252 min read


Another Year, Another Double-Digit Health Insurance Hike in Michigan. Now What?
Tired of double-digit premium increases? Learn how Michigan businesses are saving thousands with Sympl Benefits' innovative approach to healthcare decision-making and cost control.
Wes Spencer
May 21, 20253 min read


A $32,580 Knee or an $18,860 Knee—Which One Would You Choose?
At Sympl Benefits, we recently helped an employee pay $0 while their employer saved over $12,000 on a single knee replacement procedure.
Wes Spencer
May 14, 20252 min read


Why Taking Another Double-Digit Health Insurance Increase in 2025 Was a Choice—Not a Requirement
2024 gave us the warning. Loud and clear.Double-digit proposed rate increases for 2025 from large health insurers. And now here we are....
Wes Spencer
Apr 29, 20251 min read


Why It’s Important To Educate Employees About Their Healthcare Options
Learn how the SymplCare team helps employees make better healthcare choices, avoid unnecessary ER visits, and reduce costs.
Wes Spencer
Mar 10, 20252 min read


Freightliner of Grand Rapids Cuts Healthcare Costs with Sympl Benefits
See how Freightliner of Grand Rapids saved millions on healthcare while helping employees like Doug and Justin get quality care.
Wes Spencer
Feb 17, 20251 min read


Why Care Navigation Is the Upgrade Your Employee Health Plan Needs
Learn how care navigation helps employees make smarter healthcare decisions while reducing costs.
Wes Spencer
Feb 3, 20251 min read


You Are Losing Money On Every Unnecessary ER Visit
Learn how unnecessary ER visits drain your healthcare budget and discover practical solutions to get employees the right care instantly
Wes Spencer
Jan 25, 20252 min read


Breaking Free from the Healthcare Cost Spiral
Learn how companies are cutting healthcare costs while improving benefits. See how one employer reduced spending 9.5% with proactive support
Wes Spencer
Jan 14, 20252 min read
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