As a third-party administrator for the health plans of many labor unions and essential workers in the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak – the New York tri-state metro area – we have a unique view of the impact of COVID-19 on these groups.
Your self-funded employer clients may have more options than they think to continue serving members' health care needs, even with the uncertainty and unparalleled strain the pandemic is placing on their business and the work their members do.
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