Case Study: How One 50-Person Company Saved Over $1 Million in Healthcare Costs

In this episode of the Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast, host Tom Quigley shares an incredible real-world case study that proves the ClaimLinx model works—and works big.If you're a business owner, CFO, HR leader, or anyone struggling with the rising cost of employee benefits, this episode is a must-listen. Tom breaks down how a 50-person company went from paying $1.7 million per year for a high-deductible health plan to saving over $1.3 million annually, all while offering zero-deductible, co-pay-based plans that attract and retain top talent.🔍 In This Episode:✅ A Real Case Study: From $6,000 Deductibles to ZeroTom details how the company switched from a traditional $6,000-deductible UnitedHealthcare plan to a ClaimLinx-designed benefits package—cutting costs while improving employee satisfaction.✅ What They Were SpendingIn 2018, the company was spending $1.7 million annually on health benefits for 50 employees.✅ What ChangedBy restructuring their plan to focus on catastrophic coverage and using tax-advantaged strategies, the company saved hundreds of thousands in the first year—and now saves over $1.3 million per year with over 100 employees.✅ Better Benefits = Happier EmployeesEmployees now enjoy zero-deductible plans with simple co-pays—offering better coverage than many companies in their region.✅ The Decision-Making ProcessKey decision-makers included the company’s COO (formerly Head of HR at Kroger), the CFO, and ownership. Once they ran the math, the choice was easy.✅ Word Spreads FastThanks to the results, this client referred two more companies:One with 280 employees saving $3 million/yearAnother with 100 employees saving $1 million/yearThe ClaimLinx method isn’t just theory—it delivers massive real-world savings.Better benefits don’t have to cost more—they can cost dramatically less.Most companies are overpaying simply because they don’t know there’s a better way.Referrals from happy clients are driving explosive growth because the results speak for themselves.🎯 Key Takeaways:🔧 Bonus Segment:Tom shares a fun behind-the-scenes moment—his challenge to the Loveland, Ohio City Manager for a charity boxing match to save the town’s fireworks display. (Full video coming in a future episode!)Ready to See What ClaimLinx Can Do for Your Company?👉 Visit ClaimLinx.com and schedule a consultation with Tom today.Whether you want to save $10,000 per employee or a million dollars company-wide, the ClaimLinx model can help you cut costs and upgrade your benefits.