ABOUT SIMERPU · INDEPENDENT EDUCATION

Better industry education begins with better questions.

Better industry education begins with better questions.

Better industry education begins with better questions.

SIMERPU is an independent educational platform focused on self-insured medical expense reimbursement plans (SIMERPs), the evidence behind industry claims, and the practical questions that matter to employers and professionals.

WHY SIMERPU EXISTS

The presentation should never be the end of the explanation.

The presentation should never be the end of the explanation.

The presentation should never be the end of the explanation.

A proposal may describe attractive benefits and financial projections. The more important work is understanding the structure, documents, assumptions, employee experience, and responsibilities that continue after a decision.

EDUCATION

Learn the structure.

Build understanding of the proposed arrangement, professional roles, and questions that need answers.

EVIDENCE

Examine the support.

Distinguish original source material and documented facts from assumptions, opinions, and claims.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Know the responsibilities.

Understand who owns each next step and when qualified professional input is needed.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE WORK

Founded by Mardy Gould.

Founded by Mardy Gould.

Founded by Mardy Gould.

SIMERPU was created to encourage clearer professional education, more informed employer conversations, and careful examination of the claims shaping this industry. The goal is not to make every answer sound certain. It is to make the next question more useful.

Founder perspectives are labeled as commentary. Editorial analysis, citations, and evidence should be evaluated on their own merits, not on title or affiliation alone.

OUR EDITORIAL STANDARD

Education first. Evidence before conclusions.

Education first. Evidence before conclusions.

Education first. Evidence before conclusions.

SIMERPU separates original sources, reported information, editorial analysis, and questions that remain unanswered. Published content is educational, not an employer-specific legal, tax, medical, payroll, or benefits opinion.

SIMERPU does not sell, administer, or approve specific SIMERP programs through this educational website. A SIMERPU educational credential, once available, will not constitute government approval, professional licensure, or certification of any particular arrangement.

Start with the free Professional Roadmap.

Start with the free Professional Roadmap.

Start with the free Professional Roadmap.

84 pages. 20 lessons. 12 worksheets. Available to read online without payment or registration.