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Executive benefit reimbursement plans

Higginbotham

Even with health insurance, dental insurance and vision insurance, employees tend to end up with some out-of-pocket costs that aren’t covered by their various plans. A benefit reimbursement plan offers a way to cover these costs. Covering Out-of-Pocket Expenses and Medical Expenses.

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Injured PA Workers’ Comp Attorney Should Have Been Reimbursed for Cost of Cannabinoid (CBD) Oil Prescription

The Workcomp Writer

Background On April 13, 2017, the claimant sustained a work-related injury when he, in a squatting position, loaded files into a trial bag for work, tipped the bag onto its wheels, had back pain, and fell over on his side. It should be noted that the claimant, who appeared pro se, is himself a workers’ compensation attorney.

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Baby Health Insurance Playbook: 5 Steps to Plan for a Newborn

Corporate Synergies

Patient financial responsibility is on the rise—average out-of-pocket costs rose 11% in 2017 alone. 1 Many of them are still learning how to choose the right benefits each year so they get the coverage they need without overpaying or getting stuck with unexpected costs.

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How to manage employer health care costs

Higginbotham

In 2017, the total annual premium was $18,764, with employers paying $13,049 and workers contributing $5,714. In addition to rising health care costs, employers are dealing with inflation, higher property and casualty insurance premiums and increased labor costs. Employees often have no out-of-pocket costs for preventative care.

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What Harry and Meghan’s story could have looked like

Benefit Resource Inc.

November 2017: The couple announces their engagement. They were able to go on the honeymoon knowing that if anything happened and the new family plan couldn’t cover it, they would be able to pay for out-of-pocket costs with their HSA for two. Basically, they’re both Meghan from 2016).

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The Future of the Affordable Care Act

Asure Software

Consumers should watch for these three new Obamacare changes coming in 2017. Along with health plan costs, consumers often look at which doctors and hospitals are available in their networks. Out-of-pocket costs to be regulated. Increased access to information about the sizes of insurers’ networks.