MyHealthGuide 9.25.23 -Why it’s Essential to Review In-Network Claims
MyHealthGuide Source: Mike Lanza, , Senior Vice President, USBenefi ts Insurance Services, LLC, In our industry, there is much hesitancy to review in-network claims for billing errors and unnecessary treatment. One concern is that an audit will take too much time and...
Underwriting and Sales are Motivated Differently to Write the Same Account
A natural and health conflict exists between underwriting and sales. It's easier to manage when the underwriting and sales (producers) are separate entities. However, many stop-loss carriers/MGUs (carriers) compensate their sales (marketing) staff in a similar manner...
MyHealthGuide 9.26.22 – Workers’ Compensation and Pre-Existing Illness
MyHealthGuide Source: Joseph Dore, President, USBenefits Insurance Services, LLC, 9/23/2022 Many employers and employees are not aware that having a pre-existing condition, such as diabetes or a bad back, does not disqualify the employee from Workers’ Compensation...
What is Going On With Aggregate Coverage?
Ever wonder why two carriers have different aggregate factors? In some cases, the difference can be significant, which elicits an employer/broker’s reaction of, “Wow, great numbers!” no matter how much lower they are versus others. Why does this occur? What are the...
Full Speed Ahead for International and US Domestic Medical Travel
In SIIA's recent issue of The Self Insurer, Mike Lanza, Vice President of Claims at USBenefits Insurance Services, LLC shares his insights on medical travel providers. To read the full article visit SIIA's The Self Insurer.
USBenefits Featured in MyHealthGuide
A recent article by USBenefits' Joseph Dore was featured in MyHealthGuide on 2/28/22, and can be found below. COVID-19: Workers Compensation vs. Health Insurance On occasion, employers and/or employees may be unsure if an injury or illness (injury) can be considered...
USBenefits Featured in MyHealthGuide
A recent article by USBenefits' Mike Lanza was featured in MyHealthGuide on 2/14/22, and can be found below. Is paying cash better than using your insurance when it comes to medical bills? With the new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Price...
USBenefits Welcomes Shannon Spencer to the Company
Irvine, CA – USBenefits Insurance Services, LLC is pleased to announce that Shannon Spencer has joined the Company as Director of Marketing. Shannon Spencer started her career in the US Navy, serving for 5 years of active service. After an honorable discharge, she...
USBenefits Welcomes Mike Lanza to the Company
Irvine, CA – USBenefits Insurance Services, LLC is pleased to announce that Mike Lanza has joined the organization as Vice President, Claims. Mike Lanza has worked as a Healthcare Claims professional for nearly 30 years. He has an extensive management background with...
USBenefits Welcomes Joe Dore to the Company
Irvine, CA – USBenefits Insurance Services, LLC is pleased to announce that Joe Dore has joined the organization as the company’s President. Joe is an Underwriting and Marketing executive with over thirty years of managerial experience in the insurance industry. Joe...