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In today’s complex health care landscape, you may feel overwhelmed or confused as you’re trying to navigate your benefits. One key player helping to streamline the process is the TPA (third-party administrator). But what is a third-party administrator, and how do they support your hearing health care?
A third-party administrator is an organization that manages benefits on behalf of another company, typically an employer, union, or health insurer. TPAs handle a variety of administrative services, including:
Third-party administrators in insurance are not the actual insurers. Instead, they’re experts who work behind the scenes to help make sure that your benefit plans run smoothly. In hearing care, a TPA might:
Simply put, TPAs bridge the gap between you and providers, making it easier to access the care you need and relieving you of the complexities of the process.
Medical third-party administrators help members get access to high-quality hearing care. TPAs like Amplifon Hearing Health Care work with insurers, employers, and health systems to manage hearing benefit programs, from hearing tests to hearing aids and follow-up care.
With an extensive national network, Amplifon works every day to make sure that members are connected to trusted providers, get educational support, and receive appropriate discounts throughout their hearing journey. In fact, Amplifon members see an average 68% off the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) on leading hearing aid brands!
Some people use Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) to cover hearing-related expenses. But did you know FSA third-party administrators also help manage these pre-tax accounts?
Flexible spending account third-party administrators help ensure that funds are used appropriately and that claims are processed without delay. [4] This matters in hearing care, where patients can face expenses for things such as:
Even though hearing health can sometimes be expensive, it’s so important to take care of your hearing. Untreated hearing loss is linked to a host of other health issues.
Amplifon Hearing Health Care is not owned by a hearing aid manufacturer, meaning our members have access to a wide range of hearing aids from the top leading brands.
Choosing a TPA that specializes in hearing health means better outcomes for members and less administrative burden for partners. As a trusted third-party administrator in hearing care, Amplifon Hearing Health Care is proud to serve health plans, employer groups, and unions across the country. Our focus is on simplifying hearing care and offering best-in-class third-party administrator services, from seamless scheduling to post-fitting follow-up. Learn about our program.
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Sources
1. Association Health Plans. “Third-Party Administrator (TPA)?” Retrieved from https://www.associationhealthplans.com/glossary/tpa/
2. Collective Health. “Third Party Administrator: what is a TPA in health insurance?” https://collectivehealth.com/blog/benefits-shop-talk/what-is-tpa-insurance/
3. Hub International. “What is a third-party administrator?” Retrieved from https://www.hubinternational.com/insurance-glossary/t/third-party-administrator/
4. Complete Payroll Solutions. “FSA Administration For Employers: Compliance & Guidelines.” Retrieved from https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/fsa-administration
