InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 6, 2023

The latest insurer to announce an expansion of its telemedicine offerings is UnitedHealthcare, which recently said it would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for its 24/7 Virtual Visits program for eligible members enrolled in fully insured employer-sponsored plans, starting July 1.

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InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

But the costs of coverage can be daunting and many employers worry about whether they can afford benefits programs and struggle to set a budget that won’t deplete or severely dent their profits. That said, 53% offered health benefits in 2020, including 48% of businesses with three to nine employees. The considerations.

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Fringe Benefit Analysts

AUGUST 15, 2023

Deciding if the cost of dental insurance is worth it requires considering how much you may spend annually on dental services. Participation in a dental plan provides a low-cost way for employers to provide a more robust book of benefits to their employees. was $128.75 per person.

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The Workcomp Writer

MARCH 20, 2023

The Fegley Case In September 1977, Sheets sustained an injury during the course and scope of his employment with the employer [Sheets died after he had filed a petition for review with the Commonwealth Court. The employer noted that the WC Act defined a WC carrier as an insurer. Work.Comp.App.Bd. A19-0491 (filed Mar.

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Higginbotham

MARCH 28, 2023

and employers bear much of the burden. In addition to meeting ACA requirements, offering attractive benefits enables employers to compete for top workers. A better option than reducing benefits is to learn how to manage employer health care costs. Health insurance costs have been rising. per hour in September 2022.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 4, 2023

This is excellent news for employers and HR professionals who want to provide employees with access to affordable healthcare services. But what does this extension mean, and how can employers take advantage of it? HOW WILL THIS LAW AFFECT EMPLOYERS? A WIN FOR EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES ALIKE. WHAT DOES THE EXTENSION INCLUDE?

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Griffin Benefits

MARCH 9, 2022

When considering prescription drug cost savings, plan sponsors know where to look: the cost of specialty drugs. Specialty drug treatments accounted for approximately 52% of pharmacy spending in 2020, and when 2021 is fully accounted for, that number is expected to increase. Focus on fundamentals for Rx cost savings.

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Higginbotham

JULY 12, 2022

This may be a good option for employers that want to simplify their health plan administration while giving employees flexibility. 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. Funds do not expire.

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The Workcomp Writer

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Employer Refuses Reimbursement Request When the claimant provided his law firm employer with the CBD oil prescription and receipts for its purchase, the law firm refused to reimburse the claimant’s out-of-pocket CBD oil expenses on the basis that CBD oil was not a pharmaceutical drug. The employer appealed to the Board.

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HR Professionals Magazine

MARCH 2, 2022

While these changes may not be top-of-mind at the moment, it is critical employers understand them and take steps to comply when appropriate. A series of new requirements are going into effect aimed at increasing transparency in health coverage with the hope of lowering costs and eliminating surprise medical bills for consumers.

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HR Professionals Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This has been the norm for many years, though, and in tedious reality, audits are rare, and things seem to work out. On December 27 th , 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (the ‘CAA’) was signed into law, and it includes several provisions designed to increase transparency in healthcare pricing. But what if that changes?

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Higginbotham

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Employer Takeaway The IRS generally encourages reporting entities to furnish statements as soon as they are able. Therefore, the IRS has discontinued the transitional good faith relief after tax year 2020. New Rule Requires Reporting of Medical and Prescription Drug Costs. As a result, the general furnishing deadline (Jan.

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Higginbotham

MARCH 17, 2022

29, 2020, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury (Departments) issued a final rule regarding transparency in coverage. Employer Takeaway. Employers with self-funded plans should work with their carrier/TPA to ensure compliance. Employer Takeaway. Links and Resources .

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Best Money Moves

MARCH 27, 2020

It’s difficult to estimate how much you might owe for Coronavirus/COVID-19 treatment if you were to test positive and were admitted to a hospital, but a rough estimate in The New York Times found that the total cost could be over $20,000 — with an individual’s out-of-pocket costs running around $1,300.

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McNees

JANUARY 19, 2021

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“Act”), signed by President Trump on December 27, 2020, contains several provisions affecting employee benefits. The distribution applies to certain federal disasters declared between January 1, 2020 and February 25, 2021, but excludes COVID as a disaster.

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