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Articles for Texas employers

Plain-language guides on group health, renewals, broker fees, compliance, and the benefits your employees actually use.

Group Health Insurance Quote Checklist: 10 Facts to Have Ready

Trey Driver, President of Medcore Brokerage, in a navy suit in a modern office

Bring these ten facts to your first call with a benefits broker and you get real options on that call, not a list of homework. This checklist is written for Texas and Oklahoma employers with 50 or more employees who want their group health plan quoted or reviewed. Print the short version at the bottom and fill it in before you pick up the phone.

Your Employee Benefits Renewal Should Arrive 60 Days Early — Here’s Why

Your Employee Benefits Renewal Should Arrive 60 Days Early — Here’s Why

Every year, business owners and HR managers go through the same ritual: the employee benefits renewal. And every year, too many of them get the same unpleasant surprise — a renewal packet that shows up two or three weeks before the deadline, with a double-digit rate increase and a broker who shrugs and says, “That’s

FSA Accounts in Texas: How They Work & Benefits for Employers

FSA Accounts in Texas: How They Work & Benefits for Employers

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are one of the easiest, lowest-cost benefits a Texas employer can add to a package — and one of the most underused. They let your employees pay for healthcare and dependent care with pre-tax dollars, which lowers their taxable income and trims your company’s payroll-tax bill at the same time. Here’s

Small Business Group Health Insurance Broker in Texas

Group Health Insurance for Small Business in Texas (2026 Guide)

Group health insurance for small business in Texas isn’t just a perk anymore — it’s a strategic move to attract top talent, retain key employees, and reduce payroll taxes for both your business and your team. When every dollar and decision counts, choosing the right affordable group health insurance plan can be the difference between