InterWest Insurance Services

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ transparency rules were implemented to shine the light on what hospitals charge for their various medical services, the negotiated rates insurers have with health plans and the out-of-pocket costs enrollees can expect to pay for these services. It may get easier soon.

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Workers at smaller firms, defined as those with fewer than 200 employees, are especially affected as they typically have to pay a larger share of the family coverage premium than their large-employer counterparts (38% vs. 25%), according to the 2023 Kaiser Family Foundation “Employer Health Benefits Survey.”

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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 18, 2024

The average HDHP deductible for self-only coverage was $2,000 in 2023, while the minimum deductible that a plan must have to qualify as an HDHP is $1,600 ($3,200 for family coverage). The key to ensuring that the HDHP is a success in part comes down to avoiding four common mistakes.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MAY 25, 2022

Steps they are considering include: Improving quality and outcomes to lower overall cost. Adding or enhancing low- or no-cost coverage for certain benefits. Making changes to their employees’ out-of-pocket costs. Increasing the amount they contribute towards their employees’ health insurance premium.

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Best Money Moves

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Healthcare costs and employee financial burnout Many workers face especially high anxiety over healthcare costs. According to the 2023-2024 Aflac WorkForces Report, 50% of workers report anxiety about out-of-pocket health care expenses, even beyond what insurance covers.

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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. Plan sponsors should continue working with their service providers to ensure required reporting for 2020 and 2021 is completed by the January 31, 2023 deadline.

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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.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 4, 2023

The 2023 spending bill signed into law on December 29th includes extending pre-deductible telehealth services coverage. The two-year renewal of pre-deductible telehealth coverage will allow employers and their employees better access to healthcare services without having to pay large out-of-pocket costs.

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Employer Connection

DECEMBER 5, 2022

They also can see estimated out-of-pocket costs, based on their health benefit plan. The easy-to-use, intuitive tool from Healthcare Bluebook is offered at no additional cost to covered employees via their employer-sponsored plan. The tool complies with the No Surprises Act and Transparency in Coverage rule provisions.

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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. How do HSA accounts work?

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Best Money Moves

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Healthcare costs and employee financial burnout Many workers face especially high anxiety over healthcare costs. According to the 2023-2024 Aflac WorkForces Report, 50% of workers report anxiety about out-of-pocket health care expenses, even beyond what insurance covers.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

OCTOBER 17, 2023

ROCHESTER, NY — (October 17, 2023) — Benefit Resource LLC (BRI), a Millennium Trust solution and a leading provider of dedicated pre-tax account administration and COBRA services nationwide, announced today that it will offer HealthLock to its customers who use its Beniversal ® Prepaid Mastercard ®. Sources: 49+ U.S.

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HR Professionals Magazine

MAY 4, 2023

Louis Area Business Health Coalition suggests: Benefit Design Strategies Provide no or low out-of-pocket costs for screening supplies such as blood pressure cuffs and glucose monitors. For example, the St. Adopt the expanded pre-deductible coverage for medication and services for chronic conditions.

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Higginbotham

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Employees must pay the deductible out of pocket before the plan contributes to covered care costs. However, depending on the specific plan, preventive care may be covered before the deductible is met with no out-of-pocket costs.

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The Workcomp Writer

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Schmidt, Kirifides and Rassias, PC , 2023 Pa. 14, 2023)]. Claimant filed the Penalty Petition, alleging therein that the law firm employer violated the Act by failing to reimburse him for out-of-pocket costs for medical treatment. LEXIS 192, No.

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The Workcomp Writer

MARCH 20, 2023

2021 , 2023 Pa. 17, 2023; Appel v. 2021 , 2023 Pa. 17, 2023)]. Firestone Tire & Rubber (WCAB) , No. LEXIS 26 (Mar. GWC Warranty Corp. WCAB) , No. LEXIS 25 (Mar.

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HR Professionals Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Actual paid amounts, out of pocket costs, and all the real revenue streams will be included in your medical transaction data. You have until December 31 st , 2023, so you better get moving. It’s likely that many of the answers will reside in your raw medical claims data as well. Nothing to it, right?

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HR Professionals Magazine

MARCH 2, 2022

While plans may require participants to pay for tests out-of-pocket and submit for reimbursement, regulators encourage plans to provide for direct reimbursement at the point of sale, with no out-of-pocket cost to the consumer.

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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

1, 2023: A list of 500 shoppable services must be available via the internet-based self-service tool for plan years beginning on or after Jan. The requirements take effect in three phases, as follows: Jan. 1, 2022: Detailed pricing information must generally be made public for plan years beginning on or after Jan. Machine-readable Files.

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Higginbotham

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The impact of prescription drug rebates, fees and other compensation on premiums and out-of-pocket costs. The Departments will issue biennial public reports on prescription drug pricing trends and the impact of prescription drug costs on premiums and out-of-pocket costs starting in 2023.

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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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Higginbotham

JANUARY 24, 2025

Inflation is one factor, but health care costs have historically risen at levels that far exceed regular economic inflation rates, meaning that inflation doesnt provide a full explanation. According to PwC, other significant factors behind rising health costs include behavioral health utilization and prescription drug spending.

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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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