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The costs are significantly less than a fully-insured plan and\/or an Exchange plan with enhanced benefits. <\/p>\n<p>Adding the CADr+ Telemedicine program and supplemental accident and the plan is not only much less expensive, but also provides increased benefits and less out of pocket than any insured plan with similar benefits.<\/p>\n<p>A PROPERLY drafted self-funded plan can be implemented with little risk, however it needs to be set up and structured properly.  We have been creating, implementing and managing self-funded plans for 25+ years and not one has exceeded the stop loss attachment points nor encountered any compliance issues.<\/p>\n<p>Contact us today and let us show you how to enhance benefits, reduce costs and reduce administrative issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TRUE Self-funding provides a method to fund health insurance for employees that is not encumbered by many of the provisions of the ACA (Affordable Care Act). 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