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More Employers Cover Weight-Loss Drugs: Survey

InterWest Insurance Services

These drugs, known as GLP-1s, are contributing to a significant spike in pharmaceutical costs and adding to overall health care outlays. Managing their plan costs to keep employees’ share of premium reasonable and ensure that the benefits package is within the organization’s budget.

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The impact of rising health care costs on public sector budgets

Higginbotham

Long-Term Budgetary Uncertainty: The unpredictable nature of rising health care costs can make it difficult for public sector entities to strategically plan for and offer employee benefits that are stable, desirable and affordable. So, given this bleak reality, how can a balance be achieved?

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More Employers Cover Weight-Loss Drugs: Survey

InterWest Insurance Services

These drugs, known as GLP-1s, are contributing to a significant spike in pharmaceutical costs and adding to overall health care outlays. Managing their plan costs to keep employees’ share of premium reasonable and ensure that the benefits package is within the organization’s budget.

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Open Enrollment Prep: Identify Workers’ Needs, Consider Costs to Plan Benefits

InterWest Insurance Services

With answers and feedback in hand you can create a benefits package which is more appealing to them, which in turn gives you a competitive edge when attracting and retaining workers. Engage employees and solicit feedback through quarterly employee-benefits round table meetings. Get an early start If your plan year starts Jan.

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What employees expect from benefits packages

Business Management Daily

Offering an attractive employee benefits package helps lure top talent and encourages the retention of your best team members. Presenting a good employee benefits package often gives one employer an edge over another, especially in cases where basic salaries are relatively equal. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer.