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

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. Both FSAs and HSAs have the same rules for what they will cover.

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Best Money Moves

JULY 8, 2020

Employees can talk to trained professional financial counselors and educate themselves about everything from investing to co-signing loans to buying their first homes with access to a library of over 700 articles, videos and calculators. Nearly 60 percent said they wouldn’t have been able to afford the cost of care otherwise.

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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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Winston Benefits

MARCH 2, 2017

Health savings accounts are growing in popularity as employees seek ways to cover out-of-pocket costs for high-deductible health plans and coverage gaps. Additionally, employees are going to need more education as they choose how to finance their health care.

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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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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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Benefit Resource Inc.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Position your benefits plans and the opportunities, so employees pay for their increasing out-of-pocket 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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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. Educate executives on the benefit.

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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. This involves not only offering HSAs as part of their benefits package but also educating employees about their value and providing resources to help them make informed decisions.

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Griffin Benefits

JULY 30, 2021

With over half of today's workforce enrolled in high-deductible health plans (51%), a majority of insured individuals are now on the hook for deductibles of at least $1,400. In doing so, you'll be helping them to become better consumers of healthcare and more satisfied enrollees in high deductible health plans.

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Flimp Communications

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Then the proprietary algorithms provide a personalized cost analysis and health plan comparison. This includes comparing premium costs, employee out-of-pocket costs (co-pays, deductibles) and employer HSA or HRA contributions. No one likes the sound of a “high-deductible health plan.” Decision Making.

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Corporate Synergies

MARCH 25, 2019

Even a 500-employee self-funded group that spends time analyzing data, implementing drug carve-outs, or limiting a primary care network may not immediately see the needle move toward more efficient healthcare. VIDEO: Understanding Employee Engagement in Health & Wellness.

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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.

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Higginbotham

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

While not ideal for everyone, a high-deductible health plan can be very appealing to some workers, especially when it’s paired with a health savings account. Offering a high-deductible health plan as part of an employee benefits package, therefore, may be a strategic option for your organization.

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HR Professionals Magazine

JUNE 28, 2023

Educating and empowering individuals to take better control of their health starts with engagement and a comprehensive approach that considers both affordability and quality of care. Insulin prices have increased 600 percent over the last 20 years causing many consumers to be at risk of non-adherence due to cost.

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Higginbotham

MARCH 28, 2023

For example, 54 percent are confused about deductibles, and 48 percent don’t know what a copay is. Employers can help by providing better education and resources to help workers make the most of their benefits. Employers can help by providing better education and resources to help workers make the most of their benefits.

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McNees

JANUARY 19, 2021

The plan may also not require prior authorization for these out-of-network services and may not impose any other conditions to coverage which are not imposed upon similar in-network providers. The amounts paid by the participant must be applied toward the participant’s deductible and out-of-pocket limits. Student Loans.

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Higginbotham

JANUARY 24, 2025

Both employers and employees shoulder these rising costs. Employers end up paying more for employee health benefits, and employees face higher premiums, deductibles and copays. Tiered Networks Tiered networks can be one way to focus on quality of care and have become a popular cost control strategy.

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