Articles on self funded.
4 articles from the Archer team on this topic.
GLP-1 coverage for self-funded plans: the math your PBM doesn't want you running
Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound. List prices north of $1,000/month, coverage decisions that hit a self-funded plan's bottom line directly. Here's the actual math — what it costs, who's eligible, what your PBM rebate is hiding, and how onsite primary care changes the equation.
Your TPA isn't your benefits strategy
If a self-funded mid-market employer's only outside expert is the TPA processing claims, the plan has an administrator — not a strategy. Here's the difference, why most mid-market plans confuse the two, and what to do about it.
Biometric Screenings: The Most Underrated Line Item in Your Benefits Budget
If you're an HR or benefits leader, you've almost certainly seen biometric screenings on a vendor proposal. Here's why the ones embedded in an onsite primary care program work — and the standalone ones usually don't.
Self-Funded vs. Fully Insured Health Plans: A Practical Guide for Mid-Sized Employers
If you run benefits at a company between 100 and 1,000 employees, the self-funded vs. fully insured question shapes almost every other decision you'll make. Here's the practical version.