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HR Lineup
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Below are the top 10 employee benefits certifications for professionals in 2024. Health Insurance Associate (HIA) The Health Insurance Associate (HIA) certification is offered by America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP).
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PeopleKeep
OCTOBER 30, 2024
According to our 2024 Employee Benefits Survey , 81% of employees consider an employer’s benefits package as an important factor in whether they accept a job. Health insurance consistently ranks as the top benefit employers can offer. It supports employee health and also plays a key role in their financial security.
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Understanding Group Medicare for an Aging Workforce: Key Considerations for HR Leaders
More Than a Benefit: Group Medicare and the Psychology of Retirement
PeopleKeep
JULY 10, 2024
According to our 2024 Employee Benefits Survey , 92% of employees say health benefits are important. So, what can the health insurance industry and employers do to meet their needs?
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Employee Benefit News
JUNE 26, 2024
Bipartisan support is building for allowing working Americans to purchase an individual health policy with pretax dollars without requiring an employer's permission.
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employers are bracing for the largest increase in health insurance costs in a decade next year. And the largest healthcare expense to employers?
HR Lineup
JUNE 9, 2024
Here, we explore the ten best employee database software in 2024, evaluating their features, benefits, and potential drawbacks to help you make an informed decision. This includes handling health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other employee perks.
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PeopleKeep
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Thankfully, there’s an alternative: the qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement (QSEHRA). With a QSEHRA, employees can buy their own individual health insurance policies and get tax-free reimbursements for their premiums and other medical costs.
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PeopleKeep
JULY 17, 2024
By the end of 2024, the National Restaurant Association projects there will be 15.7 While the Affordable Care Act (ACA) only requires organizations with 50 or more full-time equivalent employees (FTEs) to offer health insurance. There were 749,404 restaurants in the U.S. million workers in the food service industry 2.
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InterWest Insurance Services
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
A new wave of class-action lawsuits is targeting employers that apply health insurance premium surcharges to employees who use tobacco, accusing them of discrimination and violating the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), according to two new blogs by prominent law firms. Restitution of all surcharge amounts charged.
InterWest Insurance Services
DECEMBER 10, 2024
The percentage of employers who are covering new and trendy weight-loss drugs has risen in 2024, continuing a trend of increasing coverage despite the costs, according to a new survey. And, as costs continue rising on average 5.25% in 2024, employers are taking a number of steps to manage costs.
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Employee Benefit News
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The FSA store compiled a list of popular but unexpected FSA-eligible products for 2024.
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HR Digest
MARCH 12, 2025
These perks, often discretionary, supplement an employees paycheck and can range from health insurance to gym memberships, company cars to childcare assistance. Meanwhile, a nonprofit might lean on robust health insurance and student loan repayment assistance to compete with corporate salaries. It is modest yet impactful.
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Empuls
AUGUST 27, 2024
In this all-encompassing guide, we look at the best available options concerning Employee Benefits Options in 2024, different types, and significance, along with best practices in designing a benefits package to suit the workforce's needs. Health insurance Arguably, this is the most important prerequisite of a good benefits package.
InterWest Insurance Services
JANUARY 28, 2025
Employees who are unfamiliar with how to access care using their group health insurance can inflate your plan costs and how much they pay out of pocket. With health plans absorbing a portion of ER costs, decisions like this can negatively affect your plan as well.
BerniePortal
OCTOBER 20, 2022
And the rising costs of health services and coverage don’t seem to be slowing down. But in 2024, there may be a surprising new player disrupting the health insurance industry—Apple. Why might Apple start offering health insurance, and how could it affect your organization? Read on to find out.
InterWest Insurance Services
JANUARY 30, 2024
WHEN: March 28, 2024 10:00 am – 11:30 am WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Business Owners, HR Professionals, CFOs, Finance Professionals JOIN US TO LEARN MORE: The benefits market is in a perpetual state of flux, and this year is no exception.
Best Money Moves
MARCH 26, 2024
5 key insights about the gig economy in 2024. Here are 4 key takeaways and trends from the gig economy in 2024. Here are 5 key takeaways from the gig economy in 2024. Pre-pandemic benefits such as health insurance and sick leave were considered as a trade-off to flexibility in permanent employment.
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InterWest Insurance Services
JUNE 13, 2024
Employer adoption of specialized accounts that they fund to help reimburse employees when they buy health insurance on their own is surging in 2024. Employers fund these accounts with money that employees can use to purchase health insurance, often on Affordable Care Act exchanges.
WEX Inc.
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
With the 2024 U.S. Whether it’s a change in healthcare mandates, insurance coverage requirements, or the tax treatment of employer-provided health plans , employers need to closely follow legislative developments.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
JUNE 26, 2024
On April 26, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule to amend its Health Breach Notification Rule (HBN Rule). The HBN Rule works as a compliment and counterpart to the breach notification requirements established under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for HIPAA-regulated entities.
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WEX Inc.
OCTOBER 17, 2024
As we approach the 2024 United States presidential election, Chris Byrd, senior vice president, health executive and, more broadly, head of Government Affairs at WEX, joined our Benefits Buzz podcast for an insightful conversation on how election years can influence employee benefits.
Pacific Prime
JULY 3, 2024
The post Top 10 Countries with the Best Labor Laws for Expats in 2024 appeared first on Pacific Prime's Blog. From Canada to Australia, 10 winning countries were picked for their inclusion of laws that addressed job security.
Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Conducted by global talent services firm Morgan McKinley as part of its 2024 Salary guide , the survey found that the top five desired benefits respondents look for in a job are working from home, bonus, pension, health insurance and flexible working hours.
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COMPackage
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Benefits: A detailed breakdown of employer-sponsored benefits like health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement plans, and wellness programs. TCRS provide a transparent breakdown of all aspects of an employee’s compensation package, including: Base Salary: The core component, outlining the annual or hourly wage.
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HR Digest
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The spokesperson also added that they have arrived at “tentative agreements” to increase pay and the company contributions to employee health insurance. Last month, CVS was forced to make big changes to its workforce, laying off over 2,900 employees.
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InterWest Insurance Services
OCTOBER 8, 2024
With 2025 just a few months away, it’s important that small employers understand their group health insurance reporting obligations under the Affordable Care Act as they changed at the start of 2024. Employers must submit their waiver request at least 45 days prior to the due date for returns by using this form.
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Money Talk
APRIL 14, 2022
If so, save those receipts for health insurance premiums and copays. 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025). State Income Tax Check-Up - State tax rules can vary from federal tax rules. For example, you may qualify to deduct medical expenses on a state income tax return while you cannot on a federal return.
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InterWest Insurance Services
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
The moves by these insurers come after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced earlier this year that it would require health insurers to automate prior authorization and return decisions more quickly. Many of these changes took effect immediately and some will start in 2024.
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InterWest Insurance Services
JULY 13, 2023
Employers who were surveyed for a new report expected that group health insurance premiums would increase 5.4% this year and at a faster clip in 2024 as inflation hits medical costs. 6% make larger health savings account contributions to lower-wage staff to make their high-deductible health plan more affordable.
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InterWest Insurance Services
JULY 4, 2024
workers choosing high-deductible health plans has leveled off during the last two years, uptake has been growing rapidly among one segment of the working population: Gen Z employees. It found that: 64% of health plan enrollees selected a traditional plan in plan year 2024, compared to 69% in 2022. While the number of U.S.
PeopleKeep
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Starting in 2024, Indiana employers will have a new tax credit available if they decide to offer their employees a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) instead of group health insurance. This will allow small businesses and nonprofits to offer affordable and personalized health benefits in The Hoosier State.
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HR Digest
JULY 11, 2024
All the employees who were informed of their roles being cut on July 10 have 60 days to plan their next step with their last working day on September 9, 2024. US employees are expected to receive a minimum of 16 weeks of pay with two years added for every year of service.
InterWest Insurance Services
AUGUST 31, 2023
A new report by Aon warns employers to expect average group health insurance costs to increase 8.5% in 2024, as inflation starts hitting the cost of delivering care as well as pharmaceuticals. The report predicts that employers will pay an average of $15,088 in 2024, compared to the average this year of $13,906.
InterWest Insurance Services
AUGUST 15, 2024
A new study predicts that group health insurance costs will jump 8% in 2025, on par with what American employers have experienced this year and in 2023. Many of the new drugs are costly, but they may also reduce overall health care costs in the long run as they may reduce the need for expensive intervention and emergency treatments.
InterWest Insurance Services
JUNE 30, 2023
The penalties for not offering health insurance to your employees if you have 50 or more full-time or full-time equivalent employees in violation of the Affordable Care Act are set to rise again next year. The affordability threshold has not yet been announced for 2024.
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InterWest Insurance Services
DECEMBER 26, 2024
The percentage of employers who are covering new and trendy weight-loss drugs has risen in 2024, continuing a trend of increasing coverage despite the costs, according to a new survey. And, as costs continue rising on average 5.25% in 2024, employers are taking a number of steps to manage costs.
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InterWest Insurance Services
AUGUST 6, 2024
A new study predicts that group health insurance costs will jump 8% in 2025, on par with what American employers have experienced this year and in 2023. Many of the new drugs are costly, but they may also reduce overall health care costs in the long run as they may reduce the need for expensive intervention and emergency treatments.
Employee Benefits
JUNE 28, 2024
The technology firm surveyed 250 full-time employees and HR leaders between the ages of 18 and 65 for its 2024 State of employee financial wellness report. Half (54%) would prefer employers invest more in health insurance, while 43% would like more on retirement plans.
COMPackage
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Benefits: A list of all benefits provided by the employer, such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and life insurance. It typically includes: Base Salary or Wages: The employee’s hourly or annual pay rate. Incentive Compensation: Any bonuses, commissions, or other performance-based pay.
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InterWest Insurance Services
AUGUST 1, 2023
If you are running a business, you need to get an early start on preparations for your small group health plan open enrollment, particularly now as so much confusion abounds about the state of health insurance in the country. Point of service – A POS health plan is a mix between an HMO and a PPO-style health insurance policy.
InterWest Insurance Services
AUGUST 22, 2023
If you are running a business, you need to get an early start on preparations for your small group health plan open enrollment, particularly now as so much confusion abounds about the state of health insurance in the country. Point of service – A POS health plan is a mix between an HMO and a PPO-style health insurance policy.
Employee Benefits
MAY 13, 2024
Resource management service Veolia, banking organisation Aldermore and health insurance firm Vitality have made the top 10 Sunday Times Best Places to Work list for 2024. The post Veolia, Aldermore and Vitality named on Sunday Times Best Places to Work list 2024 appeared first on Employee Benefits.
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Empuls
DECEMBER 24, 2024
According to WTW’s 2024 Global Benefits Attitudes Survey , 75% of employees are likelier to stay with an employer offering a strong benefits program. Some of its key components include: Health insurance: Covers medical expenses. Balancing costs with the value these benefits provide is crucial for financial stability.
InterWest Insurance Services
JANUARY 5, 2023
Despite group health insurance costs expected to rise 5.4% With Americans increasingly struggling to pay their health care bills, more employers are shying away from only offering their workers high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) that reduce premiums up front for higher out-of-pocket costs for workers.
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