Employer benefits intelligence that works for you — not your vendors.
Employer Benefits IQ is the only independent platform built specifically for self-funded employers and HR leaders navigating the complexity of modern employee benefits — with no vendor influence, no paywalls, and no conflicts of interest.
12
AI comparison tools
Free, ungated
232
Published profile entries
Across 15 categories
47
Learning modules
With knowledge checks
5
Benchmark categories
Independent sources
42
Glossary terms
Plain-language definitions
35+
News sources
Curated daily
Most employers are flying blind on benefits.
The employer benefits market is opaque by design. Vendors profit from complexity. Brokers have conflicts. Regulators move fast. And the tools most employers use weren't built for them.
Benefits decisions made on vendor sales pitches
Most employers evaluate PBMs, TPAs, and stop-loss carriers based on broker recommendations and vendor-supplied data — with no independent benchmark to validate claims.
Compliance gaps that surface at audit time
ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, MHPAEA, and No Surprises Act requirements are complex and constantly changing. Most employers discover gaps only when regulators or plaintiffs find them first.
No structured way to measure plan performance
Without a consistent framework, employers can't tell if their plan is performing well or poorly — or which levers to pull to improve outcomes and control costs.
Fragmented intelligence across dozens of sources
Regulatory guidance, industry research, vendor data, and benchmarks are scattered across DOL, CMS, IRS, SIIA, KFF, and dozens of trade publications — with no employer-focused synthesis.
Built for employers. Independent by design.
Every feature on this platform was designed to give employers the information advantage that vendors, brokers, and consultants have always had — without the conflicts.
Independent benchmarks, not vendor data
EBIQ benchmarks are sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings, HCCI, RAND, KFF, and peer-reviewed research — not vendor-supplied statistics. You get a true market picture.
Editorial independence, always
No vendor pays for placement, ratings, or editorial coverage. Every comparison tool, vendor profile, and benchmark is produced under our published editorial independence policy.
AI-powered comparison, not just data tables
8 AI comparison tools analyze your specific situation — plan size, funding type, current vendors — and surface the questions you should be asking, not just generic feature lists.
47 free learning modules, not paywalled PDFs
Every learning module, guide, and glossary term is free and ungated. We believe informed employers make better decisions — for their employees and their bottom line.
232 published vendor profile entries
Published profile entries across 15 vendor categories — including PBMs, TPAs, stop-loss, captives, navigation, cancer, MSK, virtual care, and specialty categories — with data status badges showing source and verification level.
Compliance intelligence, not just checklists
The Compliance Hub tracks ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, MHPAEA, and No Surprises Act requirements with a personalized checklist generator, compliance calendar, and status tracking.
Trusted by HR leaders and CFOs.
"Finally a resource that explains self-funding without trying to sell me something. The PBM comparison tool alone saved us weeks of vendor evaluation time."
HR Director
Mid-size manufacturer, 800 employees
"The compliance calendar and personalized checklist are exactly what I needed to get ahead of our plan year deadlines. This is the kind of tool I've been looking for."
Benefits Manager
Regional healthcare system, 1,200 employees
"Corry's REBC® and CSFS® credentials show in the depth of the content. This isn't generic HR content — it's written by someone who actually understands employer health plans."
CFO
Professional services firm, 350 employees
Corry Hull, REBC® CSFS®
Corry Hull is a Registered Employee Benefits Consultant (REBC®) and Certified Self-Funding Specialist (CSFS®) with deep expertise in employer-sponsored health plans, self-funding strategy, and benefits compliance. Employer Benefits IQ was built to give every employer — regardless of size or budget — access to the same quality of intelligence that large corporations get from expensive consultants.
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