Sound Check – SOUND HEALTH BENEFITS

Your Critical Second Opinion for Benefits Decision-Making

In nearly every other facet of business—be it a financial audit, legal matter, or operational strategy—seeking a second opinion from an unbiased expert is standard practice. Yet when it comes to health plans, one of the most complex, costly, and consequential aspects of running a business, most organizations rely solely on their broker for guidance.

At Sound Health Benefits, we believe this leaves too much at stake. That’s why we created Sound Check: a comprehensive, objective service designed to give HR leaders and executives the clarity and confidence they need to ensure their benefits strategy is truly working in their best interest.

Why Do You Need a Sound Check :

The stakes in benefits decision-making couldn’t be higher. Your health plan impacts your employees, your budget, and your ability to remain competitive in the marketplace. Without an independent, unbiased review, how can you be sure your current strategy is the best it can be?

Sound Check solves this critical need by offering :

How Sound Check Works

Discover

We begin with a deep dive into your current benefits strategy, goals, and challenges.

Analyze

Our team of experts conducts an in-depth, unbiased review of your health plan.

Advise

We deliver clear, actionable recommendations tailored to your organization’s unique needs.

Solving the Problem for HR Leaders and Executives

It’s time to challenge the status quo. Health plans are too complex, costly, and important to leave unquestioned. With Sound Check, you can finally take the same disciplined, multi-perspective approach to your benefits strategy that you do with other critical areas of your business. We’re here to give you the confidence to make informed decisions and empower your organization to thrive.

Strategy Review

Even with a strong broker relationship, developing a cohesive multi-year benefits strategy can be challenging. We help you define a long-term vision and actionable steps to ensure your benefits plan supports your business goals.

Renewal Analysis

Carrier negotiations can be influenced by contingency compensation and other incentives between brokers and carriers. Our objective, carrier-savvy approach eliminates the guesswork. We analyze your renewal calculations, ensure contracts optimize cash flow, verify rate projections, and provide transparency into these arrangements for your peace of mind.

Broker RFP

Selecting the right broker is critical but can be a tremendous time investment. We take the burden off your plate, starting with a deep dive into your organization and culture to craft an RFP that gets to the heart of your needs. From managing the process and scoring responses to facilitating finalist meetings and delivering a comprehensive summary, we provide end-to-end support and expert insights.

Vendor Oversight

Accountability matters. We act as your partner to ensure carriers, brokers, and vendors are delivering on their promises. From reviewing contracts for potential conflicts and tracking KPIs to sitting in on vendor presentations and managing specialized RFPs, we help you maximize your benefits investment and eliminate hidden risks.