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Self-Funded vs. Fully-Insured Decision Framework

Side-by-side comparison across eight decision dimensions: premium vs. claims cost structure, stop-loss protection, cash flow timing, plan design flexibility, compliance obligations, data access, vendor relationships, and administrative burden. Includes a weighted scoring worksheet employers can use to evaluate their own situation.

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Employers Evaluating Self-Funding · CFOs and Business Owners · HR and Benefits Leaders

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Reviewed and updated for plan year 2026 ·

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Self-Funded vs. Fully-Insured Decision Framework

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Source & Methodology

Framework developed from analysis of 200+ employer transitions. Decision dimensions weighted by frequency of impact in employer decision-making.