How a Health Payer Improved Member Retention and Satisfaction

Read the full success story to learn how a major health payer maintained connection using Drips Conversations as a Service to reach out to ACA plan shoppers who expressed interest in a plan but abandoned the application process.

Use Case: New Member Acquisition​

Seamlessly guide prospective members to digital enrollments or live agent assistance to start or finish enrolling in coverage.

Challenge​

A major health payer needed a better way to stay connected with ACA plan shoppers who expressed interest in a plan, but ultimately never enrolled. They used traditional outbound calling to capture and convert these eligible members but fell short due to the intrusive nature of an unannounced outreach.

Solution​

Conversations as a Service helped flip the script on reaching members in a way that was convenient and easy to respond on their time. This shift in approach allowed agents to reconnect with members more effectively since calls were requested by the member themselves. Since Drips identifies member intent over SMS, agents didn’t have to spend cycles on members who weren’t interested, allowing them to focus on the ones that were.‍

An SMS conversation between an ACA plan shopper and a healthcare payer. The three SMS bubbles read, "Rachel, it's Ana with Health Today. We want to reach out now that you have had some time to consider the benefits of our health care plans. Are you ready to enroll or do you still have questions?  I still have questions. I’ve been comparing plans.  That’s great! A licensed agent can help answer your questions on a call. When are you free to talk?"

Results​

The Drips approach allowed for more effective use of agent and member time, significantly impacting their inbound call rate and ultimately conversions.

10% Lift in inbound call rate. 37% Of member calls with agents led to a conversion.