The Holy Grail of DPC Craig Scurato
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Learning Objectives At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Demonstrate a robust understanding of how DPC-based insurance plan products should be structured to capitalize on the Direct Primary Care Medical Home provisions contained within the ACA. Evaluate the various methods and processes that DPC practices have established to collaborate with insurance carriers and/or insurance brokers to develop DPC-based health plan products. Determine if there is an opportunity for them to begin exploring the development of a DPC-based insurance plan product in collaboration with an insurance carrier and/or insurance brokerage.
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Since the Dawn of DPC
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DPC Rapper
How Do You Get a Seat at the Table? Especially for Employer Sponsored Plans
Successful DPC + Insurance Integration Qliance + Coordinated Care Ambetter Turntable Health + Nevada Health Co-Op Paladina + Self-Funded Clients
The Good Qliance and Coordinated Care s Ambetter Plan Offers membership for individuals selecting Qliance as provider Not a wrap plan but more of an enhanced network Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) the same regardless of provider selected Hard for consumers to find out the advantages of selecting Qliance requires promotion from Qliance at first visit
The Good II Turntable Health partnership with Nevada Health Co-Op Excellent cross promotion on both sites Establishes an enhanced network to wrap plan around the DPC membership Point of Service drives reimbursement, so underlying policy has nothing carved out
The Good III Paladina Onsite-Nearsite model with Self-Funded employers Embedded in the fundamentals of the program Client drives behavior by providing no cost/low cost convenient access Some plan designs use Tiered networks
The Bad If it sounds too good to be true
The UGLY Do a little research on anyone bringing you a wrap plan from an insurance company you have never hear of IRG Brokerage Beats Claims It Sold Fake Health Insurance By Kat Greene Law360, Los Angeles (July 30, 2013, 9:18 PM ET) -- A putative class that claimed it bought fake health insurance from IRG Brokerage LLC was spurned by a New York federal judge Monday when the judge tossed its racketeering class action, saying the plaintiffs didn t sufficiently allege they were lied to about health coverage. The class, led by Holly Dulsky, said would-be insurers who ran IRG sold them health insurance that didn t exist. IRG took their money and issued insurance policies that didn t provide health coverage in a conspiracy to steal from them, the class claimed in an action filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in 2011. BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE STATE OF NEBRASKA CEASE AND DESIST issuing, making, providing, administering, selling or offering, either directly or indirectly, insurance benefits in the State of Nebraska which are not insured by an insurer licensed to transact insurance in the state. Specifically, pursuant to NEB. Rizv. Stat. 44-2002, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
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Sometimes it is Better to Just Go With What You Have
DIY Wrap Always use a Qualified Health Plan Individual Health Insurance On or Off Marketplace allows maximum customization Group Health Insurance multi-option plans that are fits for DPC and those not joining Self-Funded plans for groups 10+ in many states
Goal is to make your DPC membership Top of Wallet And right now the Insurance Card is at the top
DIY Wrap Individual Health Insurance PPO makes the most sense network over deductible Stay away from Gatekeeper HMO or POS Help members with Premium Tax Credits to reduce overall cost Steer clear of HSA Compatible membership precludes funding and monthly fees not eligible expenses (Check out DPC Coalition for details)
Employer Sponsored Plans
DIY Wrap Small Group Health 2-99 Employees Starting 2016 Small Group defined as under 100 FTE Same rating basis (age/location/smoker) as Individual Not as much choice as Individual but still possible to align plans to fit with DPC Delivery system is critical how are you enrolling the DPC and the Medical - Front End Decision Support tools for employees - Back End Member Management for Employer and Practice Steer clear of advising on taxability DPC not eligible for Section 125 Pre-tax. - Employer Paid should be included in Wages - Employee Paid with Post Tax dollars - FSA and HRA funds not allowed to pay membership, but can be used for incidentals
DIY Wrap Self-Funded 10+ employees Each State has different rules for minimum size - Just because your State allows down to 10 does not mean there is a market that writes to that size Self-Funding requires Reinsurance aka Stop Loss to work and there is underwriting. Not all companies qualify. Delivery system is critical how are you enrolling the DPC and the Medical Steer clear of advising on taxability DPC is not eligible for Section 125 Pre-tax. - Employer Paid should be included in Wages - Employee Paid with Post Tax dollars - FSA and HRA funds not allowed to pay membership
Be Careful What You Ask For Working with Exchanges/Carriers and TPA s Being ON an Exchange what does that even mean? Integration with a plan brings in Section 125, ERISA and COBRA are you ready for DOL & IRS Regulators? Integration with a plan invites DOI regulators particularly in states without DPC protections Onsite clinics providing more than preventive and occupational medicine conflicts with HSA regulations Fair Market Value of Onsite clinic to be included in 40% Cadillac Tax 2018
Really Be Careful What You Ask For Seriously, Working with Agents and Brokers is tough. I did for 20 years! Very difficult times with reduced revenue for more work not unlike an Independent FFS Family Dr. Show them the $$$ - in terms of gaining and retaining client s with your DPC model Beware of paying someone to bring in memberships - Is this Fee Splitting or a kickback and do you start looking more like an insurance product being distributed by a broker? Have your answer ready for will you reduce your fee for my clients - At a minimum offer a volume based discount after the final enrollment
A Bright Future for DPC Friendly Plans MedLion ACA Approved Wrap Plans for Affiliated Practices Hint Health Liberty Direct health sharing ministry with DPC built in Physicians Direct EHOP captive based program to pool medium sized employers from volatility of self-funding OnStage Health Integrating DPC with Local Health Systems for selffunded employers in WA,ID,CO Simplifi Benefits/US Health/HMA Precis Primary Plan for small and medium employers levering DPC and Referenced Based Pricing
Questions? Craig Scurato Managing Member, Simplifi Benefits, LLC cscurato@simplifibenefits.com @SimplifiMe