InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 18, 2024

With more than half of all private sector employees enrolled in high-deductible health plans , it’s important that employers have in place certain protocols to ensure that they are a success. Providers in an insurer’s network may charge vastly different rates for the same procedure.

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Benefits Notes

JANUARY 4, 2023

In addition, plans and issuers now have until January 31, 2023 to provide a good faith submission of 2020 and 2021 data through the Health Insurance Oversight System. The prescription drug and health care spending reporting obligation falls on the group health plan.

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Higginbotham

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Are you offering your employees health insurance options that work for their budgets? While not ideal for everyone, a high-deductible health plan can be very appealing to some workers, especially when it’s paired with a health savings account. Many people find health insurance terms to be confusing.

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Higginbotham

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The total annual out-of-pocket expenses (not including out-of-network costs) can’t be more than $7,050 for individual coverage and $14,100 for family coverage. CMS says the contribution limit in 2023 is $3,850 for self-only coverage and $7,750 for family coverage. Offering Health Savings Accounts.

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CorpStrat

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Healthcare costs have risen faster than inflation. In 2023, having some money set aside to cover these out-of-pocket costs is critical for most employees. For 2023, the FSA limit has increased to $3,050 for an individual and $5,000 for a family. – If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

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HR Professionals Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Remember, CAA Section 204 requires GHPs or insurers to submit general information on your plan or coverage, as well as detailed information related to Rx spending, total health care spending, and the impact of any Rx rebates, fees or other compensation affecting premiums and out-of-pocket costs.

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HR Professionals Magazine

JUNE 28, 2023

Insulin prices have increased 600 percent over the last 20 years causing many consumers to be at risk of non-adherence due to cost. 4 Solving the Affordability Issue – Legislation Influence The Inflation Reduction Act , a spending package Congress approved in 2022, capped insulin out-of-pocket costs at $35 for Americans with Medicare.

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Higginbotham

MARCH 17, 2022

Transparency in Health Coverage. As we discussed in our CAA webinar last July and our January compliance update, new transparency in coverage requirements apply to group health plans and health insurers in the individual and group markets. The requirements take effect in three phases, as follows: Jan.

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Snell & Wilmer Benefits

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

On January 30, 2023, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Treasury, and Labor (collectively “the Departments”) issued proposed rules entitled “ Coverage of Certain Preventive Services under the Affordable Care Act ” (the “Proposed Rules”). Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

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Snell & Wilmer Benefits

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

On January 30, 2023, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Treasury, and Labor (collectively “the Departments”) issued proposed rules entitled “ Coverage of Certain Preventive Services under the Affordable Care Act ” (the “Proposed Rules”). Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 26, 2025

Some large employers have turned to third party fertility benefit providers, which operate outside traditional health plans, to offer IVF coverage. Actions taken at the legislative level According to legal experts, Congress would have to pass legislation to mandate broader health insurance coverage for IVF.

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InterWest Insurance Services

APRIL 22, 2022

House of Representatives has passed legislation that would cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $35 a month for people with group or private health insurance. While the measure still has to face a vote in the Senate, it has broad backing after the cost of insulin has skyrocketed in recent years.

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