InterWest Insurance Services

OCTOBER 17, 2024

A new study has found three out of four U.S. The main driver in workers prioritizing benefits is the rapidly rising cost of group health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs, according to the study by Voya Financial.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MAY 18, 2023

A new study has found that people enrolled in traditional PPOs and HMOs are more satisfied with their plans than those who are enrolled in high-deductible health plans. The sticker shock that comes with paying for those deductibles is likely partly responsible for those feelings. If enrolled three or more years, 55% were satisfied.

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WEX Inc.

APRIL 25, 2024

High-deductible health plans (HDHPs) have become increasingly popular over the last few years by offering unique features and benefits that appeal to many individuals and families. An HDHP is a type of health plan characterized by its higher deductibles and typically lower premiums compared to traditional health plans.

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Moreover, 25% of workers at small firms pay over $12,000 yearly for family coverage, excluding deductibles that are also often higher. Some 34% of workers in small firms have a family-plan deductible of at least $5,000, and it may be higher if multiple family members have to spend towards the deductible during the plan year.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 1, 2023

Going out of network is discouraged with high out-of-pocket costs. Preferred provider organizations – PPOs contract with hospital and provider networks to help control costs. While they will cover services outside of the network, the cost is higher than going in-network.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 22, 2023

Going out of network is discouraged with high out-of-pocket costs. Preferred provider organizations – PPOs contract with hospital and provider networks to help control costs. While they will cover services outside of the network, the cost is higher than going in-network.

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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. That’s why training is essential to ensure that your employees understand how these plans work and how to get the most out of them.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 27, 2023

Even if you are providing them with a robust plan, there are often out-of-pocket cost-sharing and deductibles to contend with. For employees in high-deductible health plans, the costs can be steep. Many preventative services are covered with no out-of-pocket cost-sharing, but checkups usually are not.

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Higginbotham

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Cost Sharing in Insurance Although insurance companies take responsibility for many of the costs that arise, policyholders are also responsible for some out-of-pocket costs on top of the premium. This is called cost sharing, and it’s common in many types of insurance. What about the out-of-pocket maximum?

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InterWest Insurance Services

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Explain the basics — Focus on your employees’ costs and coverage considerations: Their share of premium, Their deductible, copay or coinsurance, If their doctor is in the plan’s network, If there are any drugs they need for any ongoing health issues. Help them with the math — Many people have trouble grasping the math.

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InterWest Insurance Services

APRIL 27, 2023

While high-deductible health plan (HDHP) enrollment grew at an astounding 68% between 2021 and 2022, they only accounted for 6% of group health plan enrollment. Some employers have gravitated towards HDHPs to reduce their and their employees’ overall premium spend, but these plans come at a cost: more out-of-pocket costs for workers.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MAY 2, 2024

However, there still may be a network, and your out-of-pocket costs may be lower if you see dentists from within these networks. You will still have to pay deductibles and copays, but the plan may reduce or waive them for dentists and clinics within the preferred network.

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PeopleKeep

JANUARY 18, 2022

For many employers offering a group health insurance plan, adding a supplemental benefit in addition to the group plan can help offset your employees’ out-of-pocket costs. This is especially true with high deductible health plans (HDHPs) that require employees to pay a higher amount on their own before their insurance kicks in.

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Best Money Moves

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

What the average health insurance premium costs and changes employers are making to health benefits offerings in the new year. The ever increasing cost of healthcare combined with uncertainty about coverage, deductibles and copays keep some employees from getting the medical care they need. Managing Out-of-Pocket Costs in 2021.

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Higginbotham

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

To contribute to an HSA, you must enroll in a high-deductible health plan. If you have a high-deductible health plan, you must pay the deductible out-of-pocket before the plan starts covering its share of care costs – although the plan may cover certain preventative care costs before you meet the deductible.

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The worker can use this cash benefit for any purpose, including: Deductibles. But if you have an 80-20 plan, your worker is still responsible for her deductible (averaging over $1,600), plus 20% of that cost, or over $6,000. That leaves your worker exposed to a total out-of-pocket cost of over $7,600.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 22, 2023

The changes mean some or many of your employees will see significant reductions in their pharmaceutical outlays, particularly if they have high copays or deductibles. The moves come after the Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law in 2022, capped out-of-pocket insulin costs for seniors on Medicare at $35 per month.

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Business Management Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

HMO plans often have lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs compared to other plans. Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) : Employees can visit any doctor or specialist without a referral, both in and out of the plan’s network. PPO plans usually have higher premiums and out-of-pocket costs compared to HMO plans.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 5, 2023

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. Cost-cutting. 24% are focusing on managing costs of specialty drugs.

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PeopleKeep

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Employers offering a high deductible health plan (HDHP) have several ways to offset the higher out-of-pocket costs and make the benefit more meaningful for employees. One way is to offer a health savings account (HSA) alongside the HDHP.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 4, 2022

As rising health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs for health care are burdening workers, more employers are looking for ways to help their staff put aside money for those expenses. Fortunately, there is another option: a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). These expenses are: Health insurance premiums.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 13, 2023

39% offer a medical plan with no or a low deductible or cost-sharing (e.g., 6% make larger health savings account contributions to lower-wage staff to make their high-deductible health plan more affordable. 18% use salary-based contributions to premiums, with lower-wage workers paying less than their better paid colleagues.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 16, 2023

For example, under IRS rules, employers may cover some drugs and services on a pre-deductible basis for workers who are enrolled in high-deductible health plans with attached health savings accounts. But likely the biggest reason for not taking the ICHRA leap is the effect on employee satisfaction.

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PeopleKeep

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

If you’re looking to supplement your organization’s group health insurance plan to help cover your employees’ out-of-pocket costs, you have two main options: Section 105 plans , such as the group coverage HRAs (GCHRAs), and Section 125 cafeteria plans , such as health savings accounts (HSAs).

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InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 2, 2023

For the most part, people use their funds in FSAs and HSAs to reimburse themselves for out-of-pocket costs like copays, health insurance deductibles and the cost of prescription medications.

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Money Talk

JUNE 29, 2022

In it, I urged a review of tax deductions/credits, tax withholding, budgeting/cash flow, flexible spending accounts, financial goal progress, and investment portfolio status. Among the culprits: climate change, higher costs for labor and supplies to repair houses and cars, and higher out-of-pocket costs for employer-provided health insurance.

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Higginbotham

JUNE 28, 2024

Elevation: Homes at a higher elevation may be considered to be a lower flood risk, which could reduce flood insurance costs. Deductible: The amount you choose for your deductible can impact your premium, with higher deductibles typically lowering facing lower premiums but resulting in higher out of pocket costs in the case of a claim.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

HSAs enable employees to save pre-tax dollars for qualified medical expenses, including deductibles, copayments, and other out-of-pocket costs. By offering HSAs, employers empower their workforce to take control of their health expenses proactively.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 20, 2023

If you have a high deductible health plan, which can be paired with an HSA (Health Savings Account), talk to your insurer or employer about any available discounts or incentive programs that may reduce your out-of-pocket costs.

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CorpStrat

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Mistake #3: Misunderstanding Costs. Plans typically have a deductible, copays and coinsurance. Here’s what those terms mean: The deductible is the amount you pay out of pocket before your health insurance starts to cover costs. Mistake #6: Selecting Insufficient Coverage.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 6, 2023

More and more insurers are expanding the use of telemedicine, just as a new study shows promising cost savings of up to 25% from virtual care when implemented properly. Most large health carriers have adopted some form of telemedicine by either contracting with a tech provider to manage the interface or by purchasing a tech platform.

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CorpStrat

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

People are already struggling to pay for the insurance premiums but on top of that, they’re afraid deductibles, prescriptions, and co-insurance might push them into the red. 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.

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Total Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Shifting to a new medical insurer may make significant changes to which providers are considered in-network and may force employees to change medical providers or incur higher out-of-pocket costs to stay with their current doctor. If the credits may not be transferred, this becomes another soft cost to making a change.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

You’ll also want to factor in your deductible. Your deductible is the amount of money you need to pay before insurance begins to cover costs. As a general rule, plans with a lower deductible require you to pay higher premium costs. And finally, number three… 3) What are my day-to-day healthcare costs?

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Higginbotham

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Different health plan types come with both advantages and disadvantages, including differences in cost, risk and employee involvement/education. This can leave workers with many out-of-pocket costs. Vision Center says that standard glasses usually cost up to $600, and that’s without name brand frames.

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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. Adopt the expanded pre-deductible coverage for medication and services for chronic conditions. For example, the St.

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Higginbotham

JULY 12, 2022

Even with health insurance, dental insurance and vision insurance, employees tend to end up with some out-of-pocket costs that aren’t covered by their various plans. A benefit reimbursement plan offers a way to cover these costs. They have to pay a deductible. HRAs are owned by the employer. Funds do not expire.

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