Case Study: Metal Exchange Corporation achieves 12% healthcare cost reduction with Garner Health

How MEC saved $116 PEPM on plan costs

Metal Exchange Corporation, a large metals manufacturer, faced unsustainable rising healthcare costs and high employee attrition. Their self-funded health plan was experiencing an upward trend, and they had limited options to control spending without reducing benefits for their employees. They turned to Garner Health for a solution.

Garner Health was implemented by shifting funds from an underperforming wellness program to a new Garner incentive. This program gave employees $1,000 for out-of-pocket expenses when they used Garner to see top-performing doctors. The solution led to a 12% reduction in total plan costs, saving $736k in the first year. For employees who used Garner, out-of-pocket costs were reduced by 11%. The vendor, Garner, successfully helped lower company expenses while improving the member experience and satisfaction.

Metal Exchange Corporation

Becky Parisi

Vice President, Human Resources