
Stop Loss Insurance
Protection for Self-Funded Employers
With nearly 35 years in the Stop Loss Insurance market, HM Insurance Group works to deliver smart solutions, exceptional performance and unparalleled support. You can tailor our Stop Loss coverage to satisfy your clients’ level of risk tolerance and trust that our underwriting experts are working to protect policyholders’ financial wellbeing based on individual experience and group dynamics. With a wide range of deductibles and contract periods, our Stop Loss plans can be structured to meet specialized needs and mitigate potential claim risks.
Performance Distinction
As a leading Stop Loss carrier and direct writer, we work to optimize coverage through experienced risk management, excellence in operational performance and successful cost containment practices. You can rely on quick, accurate claim payment and an exceptionally high level of performance that enables you – and your clients – to focus on your own business goals. Talk with one of our experienced leaders to learn more about our approach to the market and build a relationship that lasts.
A Solid Contract
HM offers clients a Stop Loss policy that provides clarity, financial protection and choice. We know that the contract is the core of the carrier-client relationship and the foundation for mutual obligations. Our streamlined contract with limited exclusions helps to ensure your clients know their coverage details. It’s written in language employers understand, mirrors the underlying plan and offers choices for customized Stop Loss protection.
Claim Services from Dedicated Teams
Since we underwrite to pay claims, not to dispute them, you can count on responsive, timely administration of Stop Loss insurance claims. Our dedicated claims team uses streamlined processes to provide accurate and efficient reimbursement. Highlights include:
- eClaims and low documentation submission options
- Access to Centers of Excellence
- Out-of-network discount negotiation services
- Subrogation recovery
- Collaboration on unusual/questionable services
Our Promise
We know that the heart of a smart business decision is the integrity of the transaction. Guided by knowledge and experience, we make sound, disciplined decisions to guard the financial health of our policyholders. When you work with HM, you can be confident in the quality of what you are delivering to your clients.
Disclaimer Coverage is underwritten by HM Life Insurance Company, Pittsburgh, PA, in all states except New York under policy form series HL601 or HMP-SL (11/16) or similar. In New York, coverage is underwritten by HM Life Insurance Company of New York, New York, NY, under policy form series HL601 or HMP-SL (11/16) or similar. The coverage requested may not be available in all states and is subject to individual state approval.
Stop Loss Insights
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Integrating RxOps for Cost Management Solutions
As a pharmacist, in the past 20-plus years, I’ve owned my own pharmacy, worked for a PBM (pharmacy benefit manager), served as a consultant to health plans and more. Now, I find myself in the operations department of a Stop Loss carrier. As pharmaceutical costs continue to rise and new drugs debut with million-dollar price-tags, the market is seeing greater catastrophic claims expenses – and I’m working to share my industry knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical costs and use across the client population.
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Data-Driven Decision-Making: All the Cool Kids Are Doing It
There’s a bit of a change taking place in company circles. After many years of being at the end of a variety of “nerd” jokes, actuaries are gaining some popularity for what we have to offer. The large claims trend is creating a number of challenges in the business, and our knowledge is vital to efforts that can help to minimize the impact. This, dare I say, has caught the attention of those in all segments of the company because actuaries have what everyone needs to make smart decisions in challenging times – the ability to turn data into action.
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Client Variety with Commitment Across the Board
Large carriers often offer Stop Loss insurance among their many lines of business; it’s one more product to sell if requested by a customer. Our approach is a little different. Stop Loss is what we do – and our focus is on developing strong relationships as we work to deliver the right solutions for the client at hand. Stop Loss is not a commodity, but an integral part of the financing of our policyholders’ health plans.
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