AccBen 24-Hour Plan
Reduce WC Claims Up To 20%

Presented By:
Tom Wagoner
President / CEO.
Our Focus




 Sources of Workers Comp Fraud Originates from one of
 three sources, Employers, Doctors or Employees.
 Our firm is focused of reducing fraudulent claims from
 EMPLOYEES thru choice and education.
Sourcing WC Claims Fraud
Sourcing WC Claims Fraud
Economic Drivers

 THE ECONOMY
 Insurers are still concerned that the weakened economy is encouraging
 the steady growth workers comp fraud. In 2008, the state of
 Connecticut saw a its workers comp claims double - attributing it to the
 weak economy.
 National Insurance Crime Bureau: With tougher economic times, we
 feel that there is an increased exposure for employees to claim work
 related injury for a variety of manufactured reasons. Some examples are
 when the injury occurs on personal time, the employee either no longer
 has medical health insurance or they cannot afford their plans deductible.
Social Ethics

 ATTITUDES
 10% of US employees feel it is OK for someone injured
 at home to claim the injury is work related.
Legislative Policy


UNEXPECTED EFFECT
In 1998, roughly 2.5% of workers compensation claims originated from
employees in their first 6 months of tenure. Shortly after, Welfare Reform was
introduced which undoubtedly forced workers into the market who were
unprepared for the discipline required to work. By 2007, about 43% of
workers compensation claims originated from employees in their first 6
months of tenure.
The Outcome Remains




 Yet, because these claims are fraud from the first dollar, off-the-job
 disabilities claimed as an on-the-job accident or sickness
 remain the #1 source of Workers Comp Fraud.
 80% of Workers Comp claims are filed on Monday.
24 Hours of Choice


 The real source of Employee Workers Comp Fraud is probably some
 strange combination factor of these three contributors (Economy, Social
 Ethics and Legislation) and others.
 Philosophically, employers and Service Providers should continue to
 educate to help change social attitudes and ethics on this issue. Also
 strategize so our middle class doesn’t become economically over-
 burdened with healthcare. And yes, continue to work for the the best
 legislative moves.


 Practically, Implement a 24 Hour Plan
24 Hours of Choice


The 24 plan is built upon a simple premise:
Most employees, when given the choice of claiming the accident as off the
job vs claiming it as on the job and risking fraud. They would rather claim
it as off the job especially when they have a 24 hour plan that will still
allow them to get paid while they get well.


A 24 plan takes away the temptation for most employees to file a
fraudulent claim when they can claim it correctly as off the job accident
AND STILL GET PAID.
A 24-Hour Plan Case Study
Case Study: XYZ Construction Firm


 Administrator believes 25% of claims are off the job claims filed
 as workers compensation claims.

 SOLUTION:
 Same group enrolled a 24 hour voluntary STD plan structured
 with 1st day accident, 8 day sickness, 66% of pay tax free.
 70% of employees enroll at their own cost.

 RESULTS:
 50% reduction of suspect claims and 13% reduction in overall
 claims. The estimated total cost of each claim = $65,000.
 38 claims a year, went down to 33. This saved $325,000 in
 claims cost for this 250 life group.
Premium Impact
   Case Studies
Case Study: The Premium Impact



100 life group with $2,000,000 payroll
4% WC rate factor, $80,000 workers comp premium
90% group rating discount net cost $8,000
A 75% workers comp dividend reduces net cost to employer
- $2,000/yr.


ONE Workers Comp claim and the employer could be
disqualified from group rating - Costs could go up to
$80,000 per year!
The Accelerated
 Benefits Story
Company Overview


                   Founded in 1986 by Thomas Wagoner (CEO)
                   • Corporate office located in Dublin, OH
                   • Sales offices in Cincinnati, Hudson, and Wooster
                   • 20 Corporate employees
                   • 50+ Regional enrollment representatives
                   • Endorsed or sustaining member of many statewide
                   associations including OGA, OTA, AOPHA, OANH, OHCA,
                   and more
Company Overview


Accelerated Benefits focuses its efforts in five primary areas:
• Employer paid programs

• Employee paid programs
• Administrative services
• Wellness consulting
• Retirement plan services & business continuation
Company Overview


A growing business…
• In 2006, 12th largest agency in Central Ohio (Business First)
• In 2007, 5th largest agency in Central Ohio (Business First)
• In 2008, 3rd largest agency in Central Ohio (Business First)
• In 2009, 3rd largest agency in Central Ohio (largest locally owned broker-
CEO Magazine)
• Currently representing more than 500 employers in the state of Ohio
• Sister company, Integrated Employee Benefit Solutions, established in 1997
• Sister company, Integrated Wellness Solutions, established in 2009
Company Overview


Company Growth has been fueled by our “Five-C
Employee Benefit Program:”
• Cost

• Compliance
• Communication
• Coordination
• Consulting Services
Advantages of AccBen

Why Accelerated Benefits?
• Operational support in all aspects of benefits (cost, compliance, communication, coordination)

• One point of contact

• Personalized local service with national capabilities

• Technology solutions

• Privately-owned

• Corporate wellness integration
Integrated Wellness
          Solutions
Employee Bios

       Thomas Wagoner, President and CEO
       Founder and company CEO Tom Wagoner is highly-regarded as an expert in the industry.
       In addition to being a sought after media resource, he serves on the faculty of the Lorman
       institute and presents to groups of varying size across the region. Wagoner has also
       served as an annuitist, providing expert testimony at legal trials. Wagoner was named a
       Columbus CEO Superstar in 2009. He has authored several articles addressing President
       Obama’s healthcare reform proposal, as well as controlling healthcare costs. He will handle
       all strategic planning initiatives, hold negotiations at renewal time, facilitate on-going
       reviews during the year, and assist with benchmarking and predictive modeling.
       Education & Accreditations

       • Graduated from Miami University (Oxford, OH) with a B.S. in Finance and Economics and
       pursued postgraduate studies at the University of Dayton in investment and investment
       banking
       • Member of the FPA, ICFP, and is an Investment Advisor Rep (IAR). Currently holds the
       following licenses / accreditations: CFP, NASD Series 6, NASD Series 7, NASD Series 22,
       and Health, Life, and Annuities license
       Industry Experience

       • 20+ years including many seminars and appearances on radio and television broadcasts
       Contact

       (614) 791-1143, ext. 305
       TWagoner@Accben.com
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    AccBen 24-Hour Plan ReduceWC Claims Up To 20% Presented By: Tom Wagoner President / CEO.
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    Our Focus Sourcesof Workers Comp Fraud Originates from one of three sources, Employers, Doctors or Employees. Our firm is focused of reducing fraudulent claims from EMPLOYEES thru choice and education.
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    Economic Drivers THEECONOMY Insurers are still concerned that the weakened economy is encouraging the steady growth workers comp fraud. In 2008, the state of Connecticut saw a its workers comp claims double - attributing it to the weak economy. National Insurance Crime Bureau: With tougher economic times, we feel that there is an increased exposure for employees to claim work related injury for a variety of manufactured reasons. Some examples are when the injury occurs on personal time, the employee either no longer has medical health insurance or they cannot afford their plans deductible.
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    Social Ethics ATTITUDES 10% of US employees feel it is OK for someone injured at home to claim the injury is work related.
  • 12.
    Legislative Policy UNEXPECTED EFFECT In1998, roughly 2.5% of workers compensation claims originated from employees in their first 6 months of tenure. Shortly after, Welfare Reform was introduced which undoubtedly forced workers into the market who were unprepared for the discipline required to work. By 2007, about 43% of workers compensation claims originated from employees in their first 6 months of tenure.
  • 14.
    The Outcome Remains Yet, because these claims are fraud from the first dollar, off-the-job disabilities claimed as an on-the-job accident or sickness remain the #1 source of Workers Comp Fraud. 80% of Workers Comp claims are filed on Monday.
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    24 Hours ofChoice The real source of Employee Workers Comp Fraud is probably some strange combination factor of these three contributors (Economy, Social Ethics and Legislation) and others. Philosophically, employers and Service Providers should continue to educate to help change social attitudes and ethics on this issue. Also strategize so our middle class doesn’t become economically over- burdened with healthcare. And yes, continue to work for the the best legislative moves. Practically, Implement a 24 Hour Plan
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    24 Hours ofChoice The 24 plan is built upon a simple premise: Most employees, when given the choice of claiming the accident as off the job vs claiming it as on the job and risking fraud. They would rather claim it as off the job especially when they have a 24 hour plan that will still allow them to get paid while they get well. A 24 plan takes away the temptation for most employees to file a fraudulent claim when they can claim it correctly as off the job accident AND STILL GET PAID.
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    A 24-Hour PlanCase Study
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    Case Study: XYZConstruction Firm Administrator believes 25% of claims are off the job claims filed as workers compensation claims. SOLUTION: Same group enrolled a 24 hour voluntary STD plan structured with 1st day accident, 8 day sickness, 66% of pay tax free. 70% of employees enroll at their own cost. RESULTS: 50% reduction of suspect claims and 13% reduction in overall claims. The estimated total cost of each claim = $65,000. 38 claims a year, went down to 33. This saved $325,000 in claims cost for this 250 life group.
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    Premium Impact Case Studies
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    Case Study: ThePremium Impact 100 life group with $2,000,000 payroll 4% WC rate factor, $80,000 workers comp premium 90% group rating discount net cost $8,000 A 75% workers comp dividend reduces net cost to employer - $2,000/yr. ONE Workers Comp claim and the employer could be disqualified from group rating - Costs could go up to $80,000 per year!
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    Company Overview Founded in 1986 by Thomas Wagoner (CEO) • Corporate office located in Dublin, OH • Sales offices in Cincinnati, Hudson, and Wooster • 20 Corporate employees • 50+ Regional enrollment representatives • Endorsed or sustaining member of many statewide associations including OGA, OTA, AOPHA, OANH, OHCA, and more
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    Company Overview Accelerated Benefitsfocuses its efforts in five primary areas: • Employer paid programs • Employee paid programs • Administrative services • Wellness consulting • Retirement plan services & business continuation
  • 34.
    Company Overview A growingbusiness… • In 2006, 12th largest agency in Central Ohio (Business First) • In 2007, 5th largest agency in Central Ohio (Business First) • In 2008, 3rd largest agency in Central Ohio (Business First) • In 2009, 3rd largest agency in Central Ohio (largest locally owned broker- CEO Magazine) • Currently representing more than 500 employers in the state of Ohio • Sister company, Integrated Employee Benefit Solutions, established in 1997 • Sister company, Integrated Wellness Solutions, established in 2009
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    Company Overview Company Growthhas been fueled by our “Five-C Employee Benefit Program:” • Cost • Compliance • Communication • Coordination • Consulting Services
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    Advantages of AccBen WhyAccelerated Benefits? • Operational support in all aspects of benefits (cost, compliance, communication, coordination) • One point of contact • Personalized local service with national capabilities • Technology solutions • Privately-owned • Corporate wellness integration
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    Employee Bios Thomas Wagoner, President and CEO Founder and company CEO Tom Wagoner is highly-regarded as an expert in the industry. In addition to being a sought after media resource, he serves on the faculty of the Lorman institute and presents to groups of varying size across the region. Wagoner has also served as an annuitist, providing expert testimony at legal trials. Wagoner was named a Columbus CEO Superstar in 2009. He has authored several articles addressing President Obama’s healthcare reform proposal, as well as controlling healthcare costs. He will handle all strategic planning initiatives, hold negotiations at renewal time, facilitate on-going reviews during the year, and assist with benchmarking and predictive modeling. Education & Accreditations • Graduated from Miami University (Oxford, OH) with a B.S. in Finance and Economics and pursued postgraduate studies at the University of Dayton in investment and investment banking • Member of the FPA, ICFP, and is an Investment Advisor Rep (IAR). Currently holds the following licenses / accreditations: CFP, NASD Series 6, NASD Series 7, NASD Series 22, and Health, Life, and Annuities license Industry Experience • 20+ years including many seminars and appearances on radio and television broadcasts Contact (614) 791-1143, ext. 305 TWagoner@Accben.com