Cutting-Edge Benefits Podcast

Cutting-Edge Benefits Podcast
Podcast Description
Are you a business owner or HR leader tired of skyrocketing health insurance premiums and confusing benefits packages? Welcome to the Cutting-Edge Benefits Podcast, where we break down the smartest, most cost-effective ways to offer high-quality employee healthcare — without breaking the bank.
Each episode, our experts at ClaimLinx reveal insider strategies to help you:
✅ Cut hidden costs in your current health plan
✅ Understand the difference between self-funded and fully insured models
✅ Build competitive benefits packages that attract and retain top talent
✅ Stay ahead of healthcare trends
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on healthcare economics, employee benefits optimization, and cost-saving strategies. Key topics include the differences between self-funded and fully insured plans, leveraging IRS tax advantages in employee benefits, and real-world case studies demonstrating significant savings on healthcare costs. Episodes delve into themes such as the impact of healthcare technology on employee wellness and the utilization of wellness programs to enhance workplace culture.

Are you a business owner or HR leader tired of skyrocketing health insurance premiums and confusing benefits packages? Welcome to the Cutting-Edge Benefits Podcast, where we break down the smartest, most cost-effective ways to offer high-quality employee healthcare — without breaking the bank.
Each episode, our experts at ClaimLinx reveal insider strategies to help you:
✅ Cut hidden costs in your current health plan
✅ Understand the difference between self-funded and fully insured models
✅ Build competitive benefits packages that attract and retain top talent
✅ Stay ahead of healthcare trends
In this episode of the Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast, host Tom Quigley and co-host Neil Haley sit down with Amy McDonald, Service Manager at ClaimLinx, to talk about what really happens behind the scenes when a company joins ClaimLinx.
If you’ve ever wondered how the savings happen, who supports your employees day-to-day, or what sets ClaimLinx apart from traditional insurance carriers, this conversation is a must-listen.
✅ What Happens After a Company Signs Up
Tom explains how once a group decides to partner with ClaimLinx, the service team—led by Amy—takes over to ensure smooth onboarding, ongoing member education, and personal support.
✅ Dedicated Support from Day One
Amy shares how ClaimLinx assigns a dedicated service manager to each client group, providing:
One-on-one education for employees
Help understanding dual insurance cards (primary + ClaimLinx)
Guidance on prescriptions and provider billing
✅ Massive Savings—Without Sacrificing Benefits
ClaimLinx not only helps companies lower costs dramatically—they enhance the benefits their employees receive. Amy and Tom walk through real examples of clients saving thousands annually per employee while improving care access.
✅ Real Human Help (Not Robots)
Unlike big carriers, ClaimLinx doesn’t outsource support. When you call, you get a real person who actually knows your plan and wants to help—whether you’re an HR leader or an employee at the pharmacy.
✅ Fighting for the Member
Amy explains how the ClaimLinx team helps:
Dispute incorrect medical bills
Apply manufacturer rebates on prescriptions
Locate grants and savings programs that most people don’t know exist
Step in when providers don’t bill insurance correctly
✅ Examples from the Front Lines
Tom shares a hilarious and eye-opening story about helping strangers at a CVS pharmacy save hundreds on prescriptions—on the spot—just by knowing what to ask for. Most pharmacies don’t volunteer that a coupon or grant is available. ClaimLinx does.
✅ Patience and Education Are Key
It’s not always instant—especially with hospitals or emergency room billing—but Amy and her team walk members through the process step by step with compassion and clarity.
✅ It’s a Family Thing
From doggie daycare to workplace culture, Tom and Amy also share how ClaimLinx operates like a family, with a team that genuinely enjoys what they do and works closely together.
ClaimLinx isn’t just about the numbers—it’s about people helping people.
Employees and HR teams get ongoing support, not a handoff to a call center.
The ClaimLinx model lowers premiums, increases coverage, and adds real human support to a broken healthcare system.
If your company is overpaying for benefits and overwhelmed by medical billing… you don’t have to do it alone anymore.
Amy McDonald
Service Manager, ClaimLinx
Leads the team responsible for onboarding, card distribution, pharmacy support, billing help, and day-to-day communication with clients and their members.
Visit 👉 ClaimLinx.com (with an X)
Schedule a consultation and speak with Tom or Amy directly.
Whether you're a CEO, HR lead, or an employee looking for answers—ClaimLinx is here to help.
“If you don’t want to save money, that’s not my problem—I’m not a therapist.” — Tom Quigley
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