Learn From Our Industry Experts
90 Degree Benefits takes Wednesdays on A Turn For The Better with educational webinars. Each month, our benefits experts are joined by partners from across the industry to discuss the latest in self-funding, from the building blocks of successful health plans to strategies for savings.
Browse and view recordings of recent webinars below.
Webinars Library:
Medical Helpline:
Managing Care, Lifestyle Changes, and More
December 7th
Heidi Hina and Medical Helpline COO Lisa Peralta discuss how managing care and lifestyle changes can positively impact health benefit plans, as well as other health care management solutions Medical Helpline provides for members.
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Member Advocacy:
Why It’s So Important to Group Plans
November 2, 2022
Heidi Hina and presenters William Coyner and Dana Sparkman discuss why member advocacy truly matters to group health plans.
Includes information on how member advocates:
- Work with members who have been hospitalized or are at risk of hospitalization
- Work with providers, nurse case managers, pharmacists, and others who are involved in each member’s care
- Coordinate services and information sharing to safeguard groups from costly mistakes
Stop Loss Attachment Point
What It Is and How It Affects Your Group
October 5, 2022
Heidi Hina and Hobson Carroll discuss Stop Loss Attachment Points and how to protect employer-insured group health plans from potentially catastrophic mistakes.
- What is the attachment point of a stop loss policy for traditional, specific, aggregate, and level-funded plans, and how are they different?
- How do stop loss attachment points work regarding funding?
- When does a group need to send additional funds?
- And more!
Zero Out-of-Pocket for Employees
September 7, 2022
When it comes to getting the most benefits for employees from zero out-of-pocket health plans, this webinar has the answers you need – and they may shock you! Join 90 Degree Benefits Sales Executives William Coyner and Heidi Hina as they present this much-needed health plan strategy for all employers.
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Stop-Loss 101: The Basics
Part II
August 3, 2022
In this webinar, TPAC Underwriter Vicki Christiansen dives further into the basics of stop-loss insurance, including the many differences between specific and aggregate coverage, the importance of partnering with a provider who implements reliable and creative stop-loss solutions, and much more.
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Stop-Loss 101: The Basics
July 6, 2022
Managing the risk of catastrophic claims is a daunting task. But with the right partner, you can create a strategy and policy that will fit your needs and protect your business or clients from large and unexpected losses. In this webinar, learn all about stop-loss insurance – find out if you need it and what to look for.
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Beyond Utilization Review: A Deeper Dive
June 1, 2022
While utilization reviews are a proven strategy for ensuring the quality and effectiveness of a drug or care plan, sponsors and members may not understand the role and benefits of this important process. In this webinar, Host Heidi Hina and Lisa Peralta of Medical Helpline explain why utilization reviews are necessary for member outcomes and reduced costs.
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Ask the Actuary
May 4, 2022
90 Degree Benefits’ Heidi Hina and returning guest, President of MedRisk Actuarial Services Hobson Carroll, answer actuarial – and some unusual – questions from viewers in this entertaining self-funding webinar.
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Swim with the SHARx
April 7, 2022
The savings specialists at SHARx focus on managing the often-astronomical costs of specialty drugs. Host Heidi Hina and SHARx Regional Sales Director Jessi Reeder discuss how to save 30% -75% on pharmacy spend.
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What Do You Need for a Self-Funding Quote?
March 2, 2022
90 Degree Benefits’ Heidi Hina and William Coyner explain the process of designing and implementing a customized self-funded plan, and what’s required for your clients or business to receive a quote.
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Moving the Needle with Direct Primary Care
December 1, 2021
Presenters Dr. Jeremy Smith and Katelynn Smith of MyMD Connect talk with 90 Degree Benefits’ David Jacobson about how employers can take advantage of Direct Primary Care models to improve member health and your bottom line.
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UR & Case Management: The Forgotten Cost Containment Tool
November 13, 2021
90 Degree Benefits’ William Coyner and Medical Helpline CEO Lisa Peralta discuss utilization reviews and case management as the first lines of defense in cost containment for self-funded plans.
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Demonstrating EASI
September 1, 2021
Enjoy a live demo with Michele Weiller and Bonnie Smith of the EASi system, a full-service payroll and human resources administration platform with personalized experience and guidance for enrollment and benefits management.
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Analyzing Your Data
June 2, 2021
90 Degree Benefits’ Heidi Hina and President of MedRisk Actuarial Services Hobson Carroll consider health insurance rates and dive into how to use your data to decipher the right rates for your plan.
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Defining Good Plan Design
May 5, 2021
Eric Shulman and Bret Nix talk about ideas on how to design self-funded employee health benefits effectively, taking advantage of strategies and tools for cost containment and enjoying more flexibility and control over your plan.
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Is Your Company Ready for Self-Funding?
April 7, 2021
Host Heidi Hina and 90 Degree Benefits’ William Coyner discuss the benefits, challenges, and special considerations you should take into account when getting ready to dive into self-funding.
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Don’t Be Surprised – Overview of the No Surprises Act
March 3, 2021
Our host Heidi Hina and guests Robyn Jacobson and Dr. Katy Belew of 90 Degree Benefits Houston give an overview of details and implications of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, the No Surprises Act and Transparency rules.
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