CHANGEMAKERS: Leah Taylor, HR Leader

How Finding a Different Health Plan Partner Unlocked the Full Potential of Reference-Based Pricing

Charter Foods operates about 450 restaurants in 14 states. When health plan renewal increases topped 20%, HR leader, Leah Taylor, turned to reference-based pricing (RBP) and selected a health plan partner whose member support unfortunately failed to live up to expectations.

Confident in the model, Leah and her broker chose a new partner that could manage costs and provide a better experience – both for her HR team and her covered employees. Leah’s story explores:

  • What to ask before choosing an RBP partner
  • Why direct employee support matters
  • How RBP savings help keep healthcare affordable

For employers and brokers, Leah offers a practical lesson: choosing a different health plan model is only the beginning. The right support makes it work.