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Employers ‘Unwavering’ in Providing Group Health Benefits: Research

InterWest Insurance Services

Large employers are unwavering in their plans to continue offering group health plans to their workers instead of funding individual reimbursement accounts that would allow them to shop for plans on government-run exchanges, according to new research.

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Financial Implications of Working in Later Life

Money Talk

In 2019, the older worker cohort included nearly 15% of those in their 70s. Still Working Exception - Older workers who stay put can postpone required minimum distributions (RMDs) on a current employer’s plan under the “ still working exception ” rules. An estimated 21.9% of Americans age 65+ were working in 2022.

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4 HDHP trends you don't want to miss

WEX Inc.

More employees are enrolling in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) each year, including more than half of U.S. HDHP vs. PPO deductible Nearly two-thirds of large employers provide their employees with the choice of an HDHP and a traditional health plan , such as a preferred provider organization (PPO).

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Demystifying Financial Jargon

Money Talk

The median household income in the United States was $67,521 in 2020, down from $69,560 in 2019. For example, $100 in a mutual fund or 5% of pay every payday in an employer retirement savings plan. Median Income - The median is the exact halfway point (midpoint) in a distribution of numbers from the lowest to the highest.

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2019 Guide to Health Savings Accounts | benefitexpress

WEX Inc.

When it comes to managing employee benefits, employers are frequently turning to high-deductible health plans to help control costs. But managing – and keeping up with – HSA requirements has its difficulties. But managing – and keeping up with – HSA requirements has its difficulties.

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If You’re Paid Biweekly, You’ll Probably Get an Extra Paycheck in 2020

HR Digest

Or will the amount of each paycheck in 2020 be lower than in 2019? It depends on how your employer will manage this unusual year. Some employers may choose to divide employees’ annual salary over 27 pay periods instead of 26. You’ll want to review your 401(k) contributions and any other automatic deductions.

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More Providers Charge for Telemedicine, Phone Visits and Doctor E-Mails

InterWest Insurance Services

Many hospital systems have started billing patients for e-mails they send to their physicians and, depending on the level of out-of-pocket expenses in their plan, they may pay just a few dollars for a copay or up to $100 if they have a high deductible.