Many are fixated on rising costs, but few focus on the other side of the coin: declining employee satisfaction. That’s why we view employee benefits through a duo-lens, believing both can and should be addressed together. From plan design to healthcare literacy, we help employers build strategies that control costs and empower employees to feel confident in their care.
Your benefits are one of your most visible investments in your team. Get proactive guidance and drive better outcomes, because when employees understand how to use their benefits, satisfaction follows.
Compliance is everchanging, and advice isn’t enough. You get proactive support to identify and close gaps. When regulations shift, you’ll know what it means, what’s at risk, and steps to take.
Positively impact long-term cost drivers by focusing on what you can actually influence. By addressing behavior, plan design, and waste, you improve outcomes without defaulting to less.
When employees understand how to use their benefits, they value them more. That clarity leads to smarter healthcare decisions, higher satisfaction, and better retention.
Efficiency and innovation aren’t mutually exclusive. Real-time data, smarter tech, and strategic coordination simplify the experience and surface new opportunities.
“Why am I always the one driving this?” With a clear action plan, consistent follow-through, and year-round strategy, you’ll always know what’s happening without having to push for it.
Trust is built through action, not promises. You deserve a partner who follows through, stays steady in the storm, and leads with your best interest at the center of every decision.
Everyone is trying to control cost, but few are looking at the behavior driving it. That’s where we come in. When plan design rewards smarter choices, waste goes down. When you untangle the web of vendors and hidden incentives, dollars work harder. And when employees understand and trust their benefits, satisfaction rises—and so does retention. Our approach isn’t about shifting cost, it’s about shifting the model.
Explore the Cost Factors →Cost trends won’t change until behavior does. By designing plans that influence decision-making across employees, providers, and vendors, we create smarter systems that naturally reduce waste and improve outcomes.
The benefits ecosystem is built for complexity. We unbundle, untangle, and reveal what you didn’t know was there, bringing transparency, aligning incentives, and putting your plan’s power back in your hands.
When employees understand their benefits, they use them better and value them more. We embed clarity, access, and support into the experience from the start, building trust and improving retention.
RiskMAP™ was born from a simple truth: a well-defined problem is half-solved. But that’s not the industry norm. Why? Because doing it right takes more than good intentions. It takes disciplined focus to turn scattered inputs into clear, actionable insight. RiskMAP identifies what’s truly at risk through a client-first process: powered by people, backed by technology, and executed with the kind of precision other firms can’t scale.
Understanding your workforce, culture, and goals is the most important step and it is never just a one-time conversation. RiskMAP begins with a systematic approach to identifying benefits-related risks and opportunities beyond plan design and adapts as your organization evolves.
With a clear view of your benefits objectives, we combine benchmarking, data, compliance insight, and market expertise into targeted strategies. From there we evaluate the options that best reduce risk, improve alignment, and drive engagement across your team.
Act with confidence because the work was done up front. This is where the benefits strategy goes into action, from carrier negotiations and plan design to employee education and engagement initiatives. Every solution ties back to a specific goal with clarity on how it supports your workforce and budget.
No more flying blind. This ongoing stage delivers full visibility into plan performance, engagement trends, and cost drivers so you are not reacting, you are improving. Proactive updates, vendor advocacy, and clear reporting ensure your strategy delivers lasting impact.
You’re not alone in asking, “Do you handle...?” From international strategy to self-funding to compliance, we’ve been there and we’ll be there with what you need, when you need it. Our clients don’t just choose us because of the list below, but yes, we do that. And a lot more that isn’t on any list.
Clarity starts with the right data. Know what’s working, what’s not, and what to do next.
Eligibility, enrollment, and compliance handled smoothly so your team can focus forward.
Pool risk, reduce volatility. We help determine if a captive strategy aligns with your goals.
Rules shift, risks escalate. Stay protected with expert guidance built for what’s ahead.
Support your people beyond the basics—financial, physical, and mental health.
We break down cost, risk, and tradeoffs so you know exactly what you’re stepping into.
From diligence to integration, we align benefits so transitions don’t derail your culture or costs.
Employees can’t value what they don’t understand. Connect the why, how, and what.
Global coverage, local nuance. We bring consistency and clarity to cross-border teams.
Prescription costs are rising rapidly, especially in self-funded environments. With high-cost specialty medications approved at an unprecedented pace and cancer and autoimmune diagnoses on the rise, plan sponsors can’t afford a passive approach. McCloneRx flips the script. Our clients average less than 10% of total medical spend on pharmacy, without aggressive cost-shifting or limited formularies. That’s no accident. It’s the result of strategy and a deep commitment to staying on the right side of what’s happening.
Benefits are complex, but getting help shouldn’t be. Our concierge services give your employees direct access to answers, easing the burden on your internal team. This hands-on support doesn’t just improve the experience, it lowers costs and drives satisfaction at scale.
Terminal diagnoses. Major surgeries. Unimaginable decisions. In life’s hardest moments, our complex care team steps in, guiding employees to financial, emotional, and medical resources others miss. This isn’t a hotline. It’s hands-on, human support that reflects well on you, because it comes from a place of compassion.
Turning 65 can raise more questions than answers. Our Medicare guidance team provides employees and their spouses with clear, personalized support so they don’t have to navigate the confusion alone. It’s a meaningful benefit that reduces stress, improves costs, and reflects your commitment to care at every life stage.
With ICHRAs, health plan selection can feel like a maze. The benefit only works if employees see its value and feel confident navigating their options. Our in-house team turns a complex experience into a guided one, making sure every employee gets the clarity they need while maximizing the impact of your benefit dollars.
You deserve a partner aligned with how you work and define success, because that’s how long-term impact is made. Here’s how to know if we’re likely to work well together.
Are only looking for the lowest spend and aren’t concerned with employee satisfaction or experience
See benefits as a checkbox, rather than a tool to improve long-term outcomes
Prefer a hands-off relationship and don’t want visibility into strategies or what's driving cost
Aren’t interested in a more transparent, proactive, or strategic approach
Want to understand what’s truly driving your costs and what you can do about it
Believe benefits should support recruitment, retention, and employee satisfaction
Value year-round support, clear communication, fresh ideas, and a proactive action plan
Expect your broker to simplify the process, create value, and challenge the status quo
If you're feeling skeptical, we get it. The old model hasn’t always delivered on its promises. That’s why we offer a no-pressure way to experience the McClone Model firsthand. We both invest time to explore alignment, because strong partnerships start with mutual clarity, not blind faith.
We start with a conversation. We ask questions to understand your structure, risks, and goals, so we can align on what matters most to your organization.
If it makes sense to go further, we focus on a priority area and bring in the right experts to show how we approach problems and think differently.
We share what we found: what’s working, what’s not, and where there's room to improve. If it’s a fit, we plan next steps. If not, you still gain clarity.
— Senior Vice President of Talent, National Electrical & Technology Contractor
— Chief Financial Officer, Regional Nonprofit Organization
— President & Co-Founder, Senior Living Design & Development Firm
— Human Resources Director, Plastics Manufacturing Company
Most of our conversations start with curiosity and questions like these. They’re the ones we hear most from clients who are ready for a better way to approach employee benefits.
Whether you're a fast-growing startup, a regional nonprofit, or a complex, cross-border employer, our team is built to flex with your needs. We organize around specialty areas and bring deep experience navigating everything from evaluating funding strategies to supporting multi-entity, multinational structures.
But where we really thrive is with organizations that want more than a status quo broker. If you're looking to take control of your benefits strategy, explore creative solutions, and stay ahead of what’s next, we’re built for that. So whether you have 25 employees or 10,000, you’ll get the right level of insight, support, and strategy to move with confidence.
Start with clarity. Our Compliance Index gives you a clear snapshot of where things stand today and what needs attention. It’s part of how we bring our RiskMAP process to life, turning complexity into a plan of action.
From there, we walk alongside you. You’ll have direct access to a team that includes in-house compliance specialists, legal counsel, and national ERISA law partners — all focused on helping you make smart, informed decisions with confidence.
When regulations shift, we’ll share timely updates, and then we’ll follow up with what really matters: how it applies to your organization and the specific steps we’re taking together. It’s not about flooding your inbox. It’s about translating what’s happening into clear, practical action you can trust.
Because it’s one of the biggest drivers of benefits ROI, and one of the most overlooked. You can invest in the best plans on the market, but if employees don’t understand how to use them, you’re leaving value on the table.
The good news? You don’t need to overhaul your entire benefits package to change that. With the right communication strategy and a little more healthcare clarity, your team sees the value, feels supported, and makes better use of what’s available.
There is something you can do, and it starts with better visibility. Pharmacy is one of the least transparent areas in benefits, and too many employers are overpaying without realizing it. Our McCloneRx strategy helps you take back control by using your data to uncover real opportunities for cost savings and a better member experience. It’s not a one-size-fits-all fix. It’s a smarter, more informed way forward.
Plenty, and we know employees need more than a handout or a hotline. From one-on-one help with Medicare or individual health to complex care navigation and claims support, we’re here when things get tricky.
But it doesn’t stop there. We also help you communicate clearly and consistently with benefit guides, custom videos, open enrollment support, and education strategies that drive engagement and understanding.
Both. Our job isn’t to push a funding model, it’s to understand your goals and walk through the pros and cons of each path. That could be fully insured, level-funded, self-funded, a captive, or ICHRA. We’ll guide you through the options and help you decide what’s right for your team.
Yes, and we understand why that matters. Non-ERISA plans come with their own set of rules, responsibilities, and limitations, especially when it comes to compliance. Our Compliance Index accounts for those differences, helping you quickly identify what applies, what doesn’t, and where action is needed. Whether you're a school district, municipality, or faith-based organization, we’ll help you navigate the gray areas with clarity without adding unnecessary requirements.
We get asked this all the time, and honestly, if you're here, click around the site and you’ll start to see why… but if you really want to know, let’s talk, because the best way to understand our difference is to experience it firsthand.
Knowledge is power and better outcomes start with better insight. These resources are designed to help you make confident decisions about benefits, plan design, and what’s ahead.