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Study Predicts 8% Group Health Plan Cost Increase for 2025

InterWest Insurance Services

And while drug costs are rising, some of the medications may actually reduce future health care costs for those taking them. While these medications may make it difficult for health plans to manage their costs, the report notes that despite the initial cost, health plans may see reduced medical costs as patient health improves.

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Commissioner Orders Benchmark Workers’ Comp Rate Reduction

InterWest Insurance Services

And while drug costs are rising, some of the medications may actually reduce future health care costs for those taking them. While these medications may make it difficult for health plans to manage their costs, the report notes that despite the initial cost, health plans may see reduced medical costs as patient health improves.

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Two Neighboring States Recently Joined a Growing Movement to Provide Paid Family Leave

McNees

Maryland and Delaware recently joined the growing list of states that have enacted legislation requiring employers to offer paid family and medical leave. Delaware’s new law creates a statewide insurance program for paid parental, family caregiving, and medical leave funded through employer and employee contributions.

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New Overtime Rules 2024: What Employers Need to Know

HR Lineup

First Update: The first automatic adjustment is scheduled for January 1, 2027. This may involve reevaluating on-call policies and overtime practices for medical professionals. Purpose: These updates aim to keep the threshold in line with inflation and economic changes, preventing it from becoming outdated.

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AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT CONTAINS MANY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS RELATED PROVISIONS

Benefits Notes

All group health plans that provide major medical benefits subject to federal COBRA rules are subject to the ARPA COBRA rules. While not required, the employer is also permitted under the ARPA to allow Eligible Individuals 90 days from the date of the notice to enroll in a different type of medical coverage option. Notice Requirements.