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Third Party Administration

The Health Services unit of C.L. Frates and Company began operation in the early 1980s and has developed into one of the premier administrators for health and workers’ compensation programs. Our commitment is to provide the highest quality customer service along with comprehensive management of benefit programs.


"Our relationship with C.L. Frates has been a true partnership. And given today's environment, they have been invaluable to us!"
 
-- Daryle Voss,   Matagorda County Hospital District, Bay City, Texas


We believe we serve our clients best by making them informed partners in the daily management of their programs. Our management, staff and systems are designed to provide our clients with a complete understanding of all the expenses, fees and costs associated with their employee benefits and workers' compensation programs.

As an independent Third Party Administrator, our sole mission is to meet our clients' objectives. We don't look for client relationships as part of a broader strategy to expand market share for other products. At C.L. Frates and Company we fully understand out obligation to protect clients' corporate and plan assets while providing outstanding service.

Our commitment to the future of our clients, as well as the future of our organization, is backed up by our investment in technology and people. We are prepared to meet new challenges and opportunities. With C.L. Frates and Company's 75-year history in risk management and tradition of outstanding service, our clients know they can rely on our organization to serve them today, tomorrow and into the future.

Third Party Administration management staff


Marc L. Marion, ARM

Marc Marion, senior vice president, has 17 years experience in the alternative risk funding and employee benefit management industry. He joined C.L. Frates and Company in 1999 and heads the company’s Third Party Administration division, specializing in the development and management of insured and self-funded employee benefit and workers’ compensation programs. 

Marc Marion is a graduate of Syracuse University and earned a MS degree in economics from the State University of New York. Additionally, Mr. Marion holds an Associate of Risk Management designation and is an active member in the Society of Professional Benefit Administrators.
Contact: 405-290-5745  |  email:  mmarion@clfrates.com


Rick Franklin, CLU, RHU

Rick Franklin is manager of benefits administration at C.L. Frates and Company. Prior to joining Frates in 1999, Franklin spent 15 years in the health insurance industry. He earned the Chartered Life Underwriter designation in 1997 and was recently certified as a Registered Health Underwriter.
Contact: 405-290-5744 | email:  rfranklin@clfrates.com  


Eric Spain, PAHM

With more than 25 years’ experience in the healthcare industry, Eric Spain serves as account executive with C.L. Frates and Company for third party administration services. Spain’s experience includes provider contracting, plan development for large employers, and sales and marketing of pharmaceutical products. Spain is a graduate of Oklahoma Southwestern State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in microbiology. He received the Academy for Healthcare Management (PAHM) professional designation in 1999.
Contact: 405-290-5784 | email: espain@clfrates.com
 


Debi Oliver, RHU

Debi Oliver, Provider Contracting Manager, brings to the Third Party Administration team a depth of experience from 24 years in the healthcare industry, including extensive experience in contract development and negotiation from both the provider and payor perspective.  Oliver has contract analysis and negotiation experience for a major national hospital chain, as well as broad administrative experience in various provider settings.  She provides supplemental contracting and large case negotiation for TPA clients. She was recently certified as a Registered Health Underwriter.
Contact: 405-290-5674  |  email: doliver@clfrates.com 


Professional support team

The complex regulatory and technology environments that surround employee benefits and workers' compensation demand that your TPA has strength in compliance and technology. As part of a large risk and insurance management organization our clients have access to an unmatched team of professionals and first-rate technology resources. To learn more please review our legal, technology, and finance information.


C.L. Frates and Company is a member of the
Society of Professional Benefits Administrators