Client Profile

202 employees
Top Workplaces Recipient
Implemented 100% free healthcare in 2020

Summary

When they reached out to Simpara, Woodard had cut employee benefits to the point that all employees were enrolled in a $5,000 high-deductible-plan. They were facing a 37% increase in premium. There was no first dollar coverage for medications or services beyond preventive care, and no room left to continue shifting costs onto employees.

They were looking for a new model—one that focused on transparency, accountability, and alignment of mission: reducing health costs and providing great outcomes.

Results

Simpara focused on the high utilizers, those driving the volume of claims costs. By underwriting their risk with a fair and transparent pricing methodology, we were able to develop an employer-designed and controlled health plan—one that allowed all employees to receive 100% free care.

Today, that $5,000 deductible is now $0. Employees can visit any doctor or specialist for $0 and the only time they pay is for emergency services. Additionally, cost projections for the upcoming year show an expected savings of $300,000 to the company