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Guides, tutorials, and best practices to help you get the most out of BART

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Guides & Templates

Automation playbooks, comparison templates, and proposal scripts you can use immediately.

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Tools & Calculators

Excel models, payroll deduction calculators, ACA affordability checks, and comparison utilities.

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Implementation Workflows

Step-by-step walkthroughs covering uploads, data validation, contribution modeling, and exports.

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No gatekeeping—every resource is open, linkable, and ready to share with teammates or clients.

Featured Resources

Start with the guides teams use every renewal season

These deep dives walk through the exact workflows agencies use to automate comparisons, build proposals, and present results that clients immediately trust.

Guide 15 min read

Automation Playbook: How to Automate Benefit Comparison

Build an end-to-end workflow that turns messy carrier packets into clean side-by-side proposals in under 30 minutes.

  • Exact intake checklist for PDFs, SBCs, and Excel files
  • Quality-control process that keeps accuracy above 95%
  • Live contribution modeling examples with What-If Mode
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Template Pack: Free Benefit Comparison Template Suite

Downloadable Excel + PDF templates that match how brokers present plan comparisons, contribution scenarios, and summary notes.

  • Three ready-to-use Excel workbooks with formulas
  • Client-facing PDF template for executive summaries
  • Instructions for swapping in your agency branding
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Deep Dive 12 min read

Data Extraction: Automatically Analyze PDF and Excel Files

See how AI parsing pulls rates, copays, and OOPM values directly from carrier paperwork so your team never retypes data.

  • Document prep checklist for best OCR accuracy
  • Field-level confidence scoring and auditing tips
  • How to handle regional carriers or carrier-specific formats
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How to Automate Benefit Comparison

Complete guide: Save 10+ hours per week by automating benefit comparison. Learn the exact workflow brokers use to go from 6 hours per proposal to 30 minutes.

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Free Benefit Comparison Template

Download free Excel and PDF benefit comparison templates. Perfect starting point before upgrading to full automation.

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Automatically Analyze PDF and Excel Benefit Files

Learn how AI automatically extracts benefit data from PDFs and Excel with 95%+ accuracy. Stop manual data entry forever.

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Free Side by Side Comparison Tool

Create professional side-by-side health insurance comparisons. Compare benefits across multiple carriers instantly and free.

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Excel Benefit Analysis

Free Excel benefit analysis template. Analyze health insurance benefits, compare plans, and calculate costs efficiently.

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Employee Payroll Deduction Calculator

Calculate employee payroll deductions for health insurance. Show per-paycheck costs based on pay frequency and contributions.

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Free Benefit Proposal Tool

Create professional benefit proposals in minutes. Compare plans, model contributions, and generate branded proposals free.

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ACA Affordability Calculator

Calculate ACA affordability for 2025. Free calculator determines if health plans meet 9.02% safe harbor requirements.

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Benefits RFP Template

Free benefits RFP template to request quotes from carriers efficiently. Includes pre-built questionnaire for all benefit types.

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SBC Comparison Tool

Compare Summary of Benefits and Coverage documents side-by-side. Automatically extract data from any carrier SBC form.

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Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with BART in 30 minutes. Create your first proposal step-by-step.

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Guide

Document Upload Best Practices

Learn how to prepare and upload documents for maximum accuracy with our AI parser.

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Tutorial

Mastering What-If Mode

Unlock the full power of contribution modeling and scenario analysis.

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Proposal Branding Guide

Customize proposals with your agency branding for a professional look.

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Tutorial

Multi-Carrier Comparisons

Compare plans from multiple carriers side-by-side with advanced filtering.

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Benefits Trends 2025

Stay ahead with the latest trends in employee benefits and health insurance.

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Templates & Calculators

Download the toolkits brokers rely on between renewals

Instead of generic PDFs, these collections include the exact spreadsheets, calculators, and comparison tools we use internally with agencies.

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Benefit Analysis Template Pack

Excel workbooks, PDF exports, and reusable comparison tables that match how brokers scope medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.

  • Side-by-side comparison tables for every coverage tier
  • Contribution modeling formulas with employer vs. employee costs
  • Ready-to-brand PDF proposal layout for client meetings
Calculators

Calculators & Compliance Helpers

Interactive worksheets for payroll deductions, ACA affordability, and contribution strategies that keep renewals compliant.

  • Per-paycheck payroll deduction projections for every frequency
  • One-click ACA 2025 safe harbor validation
  • Contribution guardrails for part-time and management tiers
Tools

Comparison & Proposal Tools

Use the free side-by-side, SBC comparison, and proposal tools to visualize carrier data before you ever export from BART.

  • Generate carrier-neutral comparisons in seconds
  • Automate SBC field mapping without rebuilding tables
  • Upgrade to branded proposals with a single click

Learning Paths

BART implementation blueprint

Follow the same four-step path our onboarding team uses with new agencies. Each step links to a tactical guide so you can move at your own pace.

Step 1~ 10 minutes

Capture carrier data without retyping

Follow the document intake checklist so uploads, naming conventions, and file prep support high-confidence parsing.

Step 2~ 20 minutes

Automate comparisons & clean extractions

Use our PDF + Excel extraction workflow to validate benefits, flag uncertain fields, and push everything into comparison tables.

Step 3~ 15 minutes

Model contributions & compliance scenarios

Layer on contribution strategies, payroll projections, and ACA guardrails before you ever present options to clients.

Step 4~ 15 minutes

Ship branded proposals & next steps

Apply your agency branding, embed recommendations, and export comparison packets plus proposal-ready summaries.

Live support & programs

Get help even after you download the templates

Join office hours, grab implementation checklists, or subscribe to the digest to stay on top of new releases.

Weekly office hours

Live working sessions where we review carrier packets, troubleshoot edge cases, and share workflow wins from other brokerages.

  • Bring real client renewals for feedback
  • See advanced upload + parsing demos
  • Leave with next steps tailored to your book
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Implementation checklists

Self-serve checklists and launch kits that get new team members confident in less than a week.

  • Quick-start guide for new producers
  • Benefits RFP template for quoting
  • Launch kits for marketing and CS teams
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Resource digest & updates

Monthly digest of new templates, automation tips, and comparison tactics pulled from real customer wins.

  • New templates delivered to your inbox
  • Coverage of compliance updates with examples
  • Actionable ideas you can implement immediately
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Resource FAQs

Still wondering what you get?

Here are the most common questions brokers ask before diving into the resource library.

Are these resources actually usable or just marketing?

Every item links to a live guide, template, calculator, or tool. There are no paywalls, no PDFs that require a salesperson, and no “coming soon” placeholders.

Which resource should I start with if I am brand new to BART?

Start with the Quick Start Guide to learn the interface, then grab the Benefit Comparison Template to mirror your current process before moving into automation.

Do you cover compliance topics like ACA affordability?

Yes. The calculators include ACA 2025 thresholds, payroll deduction modeling, and contribution guardrails so you can document how recommendations stay compliant.

Can I share these guides with clients or partner agencies?

Absolutely. Everything here was written to be client-safe. Feel free to forward links, embed calculators in Loom recordings, or include templates in onboarding packets.

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