ABC Endorses Physicians Care’s Shared-Funding Plan

Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) has endorsed the Physicians Care Health Plans’ shared-funding plan for its member groups. Physicians Care is offering a special packaged version of its shared-funding product to ABC members that includes key additional administration services. When ABC members purchase our shared-funding plan, they have access to large-case management services and the choice of either a disease-management program or a wellness Website AT NO ADDITIONAL COST.

Shared-funding is a form of self-funding that functions very similarly to an insured policy where the employer pays a monthly payment. Unlike an insured policy, however, the employer retains any unspent claims funds. Shared-funding gives enrolled employees and sponsoring employers the opportunity to enjoy the savings of wise health care choices and healthy living.

Large-case management improves the quality of care and controls costs during inpatient stays through appropriate discharge planning. Disease management is a positive, proactive approach designed to lower the cost of care for chronic illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure or hypertension and to minimize the complications associated with these conditions. Our wellness Website offers a Web portal and many online resources to assist employers in promoting healthy lifestyles and minimize health insurance increases.

ABC members interested in learning about risk management for their health plan are encouraged to call Physicians Care at (616) 464-6633 or (800) 724-3012. They may also contact general agent Kevin Whaley at The Campbell Group by telephone at (800) 748-0351, extension 435, or via e-mail at kwhaley@thecampbellgrp.com, or their ABC member agent.