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Boss Moves in BenefitsThe Risk Takers — How BCS Protects Employers from the UnexpectedIn this episode, Ken and Robin welcome Peter Laio from BCS Financial—a company uniquely owned by all Blue Cross Blue Shield plans nationwide—to talk about the unseen but essential world of stop-loss insurance. Peter shares his journey from farm life to finance, revealing how BCS evolved from serving Blue plans to leading the commercial stop-loss market. Alongside Mike Hoffman, the conversation dives into risk pooling, gene therapy claim management, and how BCS’s integrity-driven approach ensures claims are paid quickly and fairly. The team discusses what true partnership looks like in high-stakes healthcare financing—and how collaboration between...
2025-11-2038 minBoss Moves in BenefitsBuilding Big Company Benefits for Small BusinessesMeet Lisa Hodson, CEO of Allied National, as she joins Ken, Robin, and Mike to discuss how her company redefined third-party administration for small employers. From her inspiring journey to the C-suite to Allied’s role as a neutral partner focused on relentless value creation, Lisa shares how Allied’s Level Funded Advantage product—built exclusively for Costco members—brings transparency, affordability, and innovation to the small-group market. The group breaks down how level-funded plans merge the advantages of self-funding with predictable costs, premium refunds, and transparent PBM partnerships that eliminate hidden fees.
2025-11-1331 minBoss Moves in BenefitsBehind the Strategy — How Arizona Benefit Plans Powers Boss MovesKen and Robin sit down with industry veteran Mike Hoffman and operations lead Sydney Bogart to unpack how Arizona Benefit Plans bridges the gap between brokers, carriers, and clients. From creative stop-loss strategies to the Costco Health Insurance Marketplace, this episode explores how collaboration, risk management, and decades of experience have shaped innovative small- and large-group products. Learn how CBC and ABP built a marketplace model that saves employers up to 55% compared to ACA rates and delivers ongoing value through data-driven design and low renewal trends.
2025-11-0625 minBoss Moves in BenefitsLeave Administration That Puts People First – Featuring Sheila BowersIn this episode of Boss Moves in Benefits, hosts Ken Ball and Robin Ball sit down with Sheila Bowers, Leave of Absence Manager at Control Source. Sheila shares her journey into the world of leave administration, how she built CBC’s leave program from the ground up, and why her people-first approach is transforming the way employers handle FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and beyond.
Listeners will hear how Sheila’s team provides a level of empathy and follow-through that’s rare in the industry—from next-day return-to-work monitoring to personalized communication that ensures employees feel supported every step of the w...
2025-10-0932 minBoss Moves in BenefitsSupporting the Modern Remote Workforce: Benefits That Work AnywhereRemote and hybrid work are here to stay—but what does that mean for benefits administration and employee support? In this episode of Boss Moves in Benefits, Ken, Robin, and Brooke break down the strategies employers need to engage and support remote teams. From smarter benefit admin processes to innovative communication tools like office hours and text messaging, CBC shares how to deliver real value in today’s dispersed workplace.
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2025-10-0233 minBoss Moves in BenefitsBoss Moves Spotlight: Lisa Park – The Queen of Small Group BenefitsIn this special Boss Moves Spotlight episode, we sit down with longtime CBC colleague Lisa Park, affectionately known as the Queen of Small Group Benefits. With nearly 20 years at CBC, Lisa has seen it all—helping small businesses navigate rising costs, complex regulations, and the challenges of offering meaningful benefits to their employees. From her passion for supporting mom-and-pop shops to her expertise with Costco’s custom health marketplace, Lisa shares why she loves working with employers who are often overlooked, and how her approach makes benefits simple, affordable, and tailored. You’ll hear about her journey to CBC, the ev...
2025-09-2427 minBoss Moves in BenefitsACA 2026: What Employers Need to Know About the Big Changes AheadThe Affordable Care Act is evolving again—and 2026 brings some of the most significant updates in years. In this episode of Boss Moves in Benefits, Ken and Robin sit down with compliance expert Jaelle Pinilla to unpack the new rules and what they mean for employers and employees. We cover: Rising HSA and FSA contribution limits, including the first major increase to the dependent care FSA since 1986. Updated high-deductible health plan thresholds and embedded deductible requirements. The new affordability percentage (9.96%) and how it impacts employer contributions. Substantial increases in ACA penalties—and how to avoid costly IRS letters. What empl...
2025-09-1832 minBoss Moves in BenefitsTackling the Rising Costs of Specialty DrugsSpecialty drugs account for just 1–2% of prescriptions but drive over 50% of total healthcare spend — and costs are climbing every year. In this episode of Boss Moves in Benefits, Ken Bahl sits down with Robin Bahl, CEO of Custom Benefit Consultants, along with Kristin Gray Hamilton and Jonathan Harvin from Navitus, to unpack what’s driving these skyrocketing costs and, more importantly, how to manage them. From understanding what qualifies as a specialty drug, to exploring transparent PBM models, biosimilars, and medical vs. pharmacy benefit strategies, this conversation dives deep into practical, proven approaches that lower costs while protecting outcomes. Whethe...
2025-08-2017 minBoss Moves in BenefitsPBM Solutions That Actually Work for Enterprise EmployersAre you a large employer frustrated with your pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) setup? In this episode, we break down real PBM solutions designed specifically for enterprise clients—covering cost control, transparency, contract structures, and better employee outcomes.
From negotiating rebates to eliminating hidden fees, we’ll walk through the strategies top employers are using right now to save millions while improving member satisfaction.
Whether you’re an HR leader, CFO, or benefits consultant, this conversation will help you identify what’s possible with the right PBM partner and the right plan design.
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2025-08-1316 minBoss Moves in BenefitsBenefits Jackpot! - Benefits Vegas StyleWelcome back, everyone, to another exciting episode of Boss Moves in Benefits! Brooke, Ken, and Robin hold a discussion with Cindy Moehring, the Vice President for Human Resources at The Palms Casino Resort. Cindy’s a powerhouse in the Entertainment and Gaming world, steering the benefits ship for a team that keeps the lights shining and the good times rolling at one of Vegas’s iconic resorts. On Boss Moves in Benefits, we dive deep into what makes employee benefits
2025-07-3034 minBoss Moves in BenefitsForm 1095-C: Compliance Without the ChaosPenalties? No thanks. Confusing codes? Pass. In this episode of Boss Moves in Benefits, we break down what every employer needs to know about Form 1095-C compliance—without putting you to sleep. Whether you’re in HR or running a business with 50+ employees, this episode is your go-to guide for:
✅ Understanding the 1095-C and why it matters
✅ Avoiding costly reporting mistakes
✅ Staying compliant with confidence
✅ Real talk, no legal jargon
We’re making compliance make sense—and maybe even making it fun. 😉
2025-07-2326 minBoss Moves in BenefitsReturning Strong: Discover Our Individual Coverage PlansJoin us for a concise dive into our individual insurance products offered by our brokerage, designed to safeguard what matters most to you. In this short podcast, we break down our tailored solutions, for medical, dental, and vision. Perfect for anyone seeking to understand their insurance options and make informed decisions.
2025-07-1608 minBoss Moves in BenefitsPBM Contracts Unveiled: Cracking the Code on Pharmacy Trade Secrets!What's in Your PBM Contract? Do you know what you are sacrificing for lower administration fees? On this episode Ken and Robin dive into one of their favorite contracts. Let us explain the fine print for you so you don't have to! We will talk about your administration fees, couponing programs, and much more!
2025-07-0915 minBoss Moves in BenefitsScaling Success: Benefits and Solutions for Multi-Location EmployersThink all employees on benefits are eligible? Think again! This eye-opening segment reveals how favoritism and mismanagement can lead to costly mistakes and compliance risks. A must-listen for employers and HR teams wanting to protect their business and employees. Share to spread awareness!
2025-07-0218 minBoss Moves in BenefitsICHRA Solutions for Small BusinessesJoin us today as we discuss ICHRA a competitive solution for small business owners.
2025-06-2518 minBoss Moves in BenefitsConsolidated Billing: One Invoice to Rule Them All!Let's unpack our Consolidated Billing product. In this short episode, we chat about the ways we are helping you wave goodbye to billing chaos! One invoice, ALL your carriers, no headaches. We handle the heavy lifting + tailor it to make finance do a happy dance!
2025-06-1709 minBoss Moves in BenefitsBig Plays for Big Biz - Enterprise UnpackedWelcome to Boss Moves in Benefits, where we craft benefits solutions like a corporate blueprint—strategic, efficient, and impactful. I’m Brooke, your host. Today, we’re exploring “Big Plays for Big Biz: Enterprise Strategy Unpacked,” CBC’s approach to large enterprise accounts with 51 or more employees. This is a jam packed episode to give you an overview of our approach. We will be doing deep dives in the future into each of these categories. Joining me are my colleagues Jagel, Ken, and Robin for a 30-minute discussion, including our signature speed rounds. Let’s meet the team.
2025-06-1130 minBoss Moves in BenefitsMeet CBC - We Came to DisruptWe’re unpacking who Custom Benefit Consultants is, a 27-year trailblazer disrupting insurance with transparent, innovative plans. Join us, Brooke Frame, Robin Bahl, Ken Bahl, and Jagel Pinillo as we dive into self-funded plans, individual coverage, and more.
2025-06-0424 minBoss Moves in BenefitsMeet CBC - Make the CFO HappyWe are going to help you make the CFO happy all the while having excellent benefits.
2025-05-2300 minBoss Moves in BenefitsMeet CBC - TeaserEpisode 1 is on its way! Join us as we rewrite the benefit script.
2025-05-2300 min
Lopullinen59. Edmund CreffieldVuoden 1902 lopulla Edmund Creffield saapui Corvallisin pikkukaupunkiin saarnaten hengellisestä puhdistautumisesta ja täydellisestä omistautumisesta Jumalalle. Edmundin karisma veti erityisesti naisia puoleensa, ja pian hän oli onnistunut kokoamaan ympärilleen pienen mutta omistautuneen joukon seuraajia. Edmundin saarnat sekä rukoushetket alkoivat kuitenkin eskaloitumaan pikkuhiljaa, sillä ihmiset saattoivat kieriä maassa tuntikausien ajan, huutaen ja anoen Jumalalta anteeksiantoa. Näiden erikoisten rituaalien ja äänekkäiden kokoontumisten vuoksi, kaupunkilaiset alkoivat huolestumaan Edmundin seuraajiksi liittyneistä läheisistään. Tilanne kärjistyi entisestään, kun Edmund kielsi seuraajiaan olemasta tekemisissä kultin ulkopuolisten kanssa. Lopulta Corvallisin asukkaat päättivät, että Edmundin toiminta oli pysäytettävä keinolla millä hyvänsä...
2025-02-2437 min
Ernährung mit Herz und Verstand - und Annalena.Folge #5: Zucker Teil II - Zuckersucht, Stoffwechsel, Darm und PsycheHeute gibt es wie versprochen die zweite Folge zum Thema Zucker. Es geht darum, ob Zucker wirklich süchtig wie eine Droge macht, wieso Fruchtsaft die Triglyceride im Blut erhöht und was der Zucker für einen Einfluss auf die Psyche hat.
Folgt mir gerne auf Instagram @ernaehrungmitherzundverstand und stellt mir dort auch gerne Fragen.
Ich freue mich auch über Lob, Kritik, Anregungen und Ideen für weitere Folgen.
Viel Spaß beim Anhören! :)
Hier findet ihr die Links zu den Quellen, die ich in der Folge zitiere:
Allgemein:
* https://www.dge.de/presse/pm/empfehlung-zur-maximalen-zuckerzufuhr-in-deutschland/
* https://www.bioscience.org/2018/v2...
2021-04-2943 min
Isotopica: The Resonance Series – IsotopicaPissing On The Fabric Of A Civil Society (Gideon Osbourne)Todays detour starts at the setting up of the unfunfair at beaconsfield gallery in lambeth, an intervention in the large arch space, a test bed, and a quick show of this years studio works [field name=bframe] Franz Anton Mesmer (May 23, 1734 – March 5, 1815) sometimes incorrectly referred to as Friedrich Anton Mesmer, was a German physician with an interest in astronomy, who theorised that there...
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