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DDI E-Newslettter | September 2014

NOte from Dena

Dear clients and colleagues,

2014 has been an exciting and turbulent year for the world of health insurance and employee benefits.  Over the last twelve months we have seen the kind of change in our industry that usually happens over maybe a 10 year period!  At times, I must admit, it was pretty scary. But, we were not in it alone, as you have all had to face confusion, plan design change, price changes and increases, keeping your plan or not, dropping coverage or going to the exchange. So confusing! In order to rise to this challenge and to best serve our clients – YOU, we have seriously stepped up to the plate!!  Here’s some of the fun we have had over the last 12 months:

  • Grew from 3 employees to 8!  Welcoming Kristin Kennedy DuVal, a seasoned Employee Benefits Consultant, Meghan Smith a Worksite Wellness Guru and  Benefits Services Specialist, Ryan Wood, a Client Services Specialist, Susan Haarmann, an Accounting and Benefits Service Specialist, and Tasha Byrd, a Payroll Specialist. Brandi, Kellie and I are thrilled to work with such a great team of customer focused industry experts!
  • Officially launched DDI Admin, LLC, our Third Party Benefits and Payroll Administration / Outsourcing services, which Dena and Kellie Chauncey-Lance have partnered to offer to a handful of clients over the last few years but now are offering to companies of all sizes.  Welcomed great new clients like Oil Can Henry’s!
  • Expanded new services like payroll, benefits administration, ACA Compliance consulting, and online HR systems.
  • Purchased, remodeled and moved to a new office building in Northeast Portland Sullivan’s Gulch neighborhood… loving all the visitors!
  • Met one to one with hundreds of new individuals to help get health insurance during open enrollment.

Thank you for your support and we look forward to helping you continue to navigate the health care maze as well has take your employee benefits program to the next level with innovative services and a local group of experts here to  help you!

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Save the date!

ddi new locationDDI Open House and 5 year anniversary, Thursday October 16th, 2-6 pm.
Stop by to say hi to our growing team, help support a great cause and bring a donation for Children’s Cancer Association (CCA), and eat, drink and be merry. We are grateful to our clients and colleagues for your partnership
and confidence in DDI.

Healthcare Reform 2.0

Just cant get enough?? Call DDI and we’ll break it down for you.

Still wondering: What is healthcare reform?

  • Does it affect me?
  • Should I go through the exchange?
  • Do I qualify for a subsidy?
  • Do I have to buy health insurance? What happens if I don’t?
  • Can I be denied coverage?
  • When is open enrollment?
  • Its called the “Affordable Care Act,” so does that mean my premiums are dropping?
  • As an employer, do I have to offer health insurance coverage?
  • What about Medicare?
  • Cant I just keep my same plan?

Call us with your nagging reform questions! We finally think we have some answers. We will help you sort it out and get the best coverage for the
best price.

Think like a Marketer!

Hot new Open enrollment trend – DDI partners with customized benefits video company…

Are your employee communications keeping up with the times? The web has changed the way people consume information. They want rich  information quickly, and in bite-sized chunks. Traditional employee communications methods such as emails, brochures, and seminars are not enough anymore. Companies are turning to engaging video experiences designed for today’s busy employees.  DDI has partnered with a first in class HR and benefits videos company to help modernize our clients’ benefits communications. Why keep using that old Walkman when you can use an Iphone??  We are helping simplify important HR topics like benefits, health care reform, and retirement programs and make them accessible anywhere and anytime.

Call us to schedule a time to meet or set up a demo!

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For more information on creating a customized benefits package for your employees, contact DDI Benefits at 503.206.5654, or via email to dena@ddibenefits.com

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2111 NE Halsey Street

Portland, OR 97232

503.206.5654

fax 503.296.2585

info@ddibenefits.com


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Medicare Disclaimer: We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently, we represent 7 organizations which offer 35 products in Oregon and Washington. Please contact medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program to get information on all your options. Please note that we are required to record all phone conversations with clients who want to discuss Medicare Advantage and/or Part D prescription drug plans. We are not connected with or endorsed by the United States government or the federal Medicare program.