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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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The ACA in particular, introduced a fundamental change to the rules governing how employers offer health insurance. However, Byrd said that despite these changes, the percentage of working-age Americans receiving health insurance through their employer has remained relatively stable over time.

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InterWest Insurance Services

OCTOBER 17, 2024

A new study has found three out of four U.S. workers would accept a job with a slightly lower salary if it offered better health care and medical coverage. 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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Best Money Moves

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Managing employee healthcare costs in 2021. What the average health insurance premium costs and changes employers are making to health benefits offerings in the new year. More than 20 percent of employers plan to add voluntary benefits, such as critical illness insurance or a hospital indemnity plan.

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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. One way to supplement your group health insurance plan is through an integrated HRA, also known as a group coverage HRA (GCHRA).

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 15, 2024

It’s also important that they understand how much of a certain drug their health plan will cover and what their estimated out-of-pocket costs will be, so that they can budget accordingly. Formularies explained The list of drugs that an insurance plan will cover or pay for is called a formulary.

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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.

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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. Going out of network is discouraged with high out-of-pocket costs.

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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. Going out of network is discouraged with high out-of-pocket costs.

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Higginbotham

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

You’re reading your health insurance policy and come across a coinsurance clause. Here’s what you need to know about this common insurance term. This is called cost sharing, and it’s common in many types of insurance. Cost sharing helps insurance companies and policyholders achieve certain goals.

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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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InterWest Insurance Services

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Most importantly, you want to reach those employees who didn’t sign up last year and stress the importance of health insurance. They may look at a low premium without considering the cost on the back end in terms of a higher deductible and/or other out-of-pocket expenses. Dispensing sage advice.

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 28, 2021

This coverage offers a cash payment directly to the insured worker in the event of the hospitalization of themselves or a covered family member. The worker can use this cash benefit for any purpose, including: Deductibles. That leaves your worker exposed to a total out-of-pocket cost of over $7,600. Coinsurance.

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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). Qualified medical expenses.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 5, 2023

Despite group health insurance costs expected to rise 5.4% this year, the tight labor market is forcing employers to prioritize enhancing benefits over cost-cutting measures, according to a new report by Mercer. The expected health insurance cost growth of 5.4% Cost-cutting.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 16, 2023

The poll of 26 health benefits decision-makers at large firms, carried out by The Commonwealth Fund and the Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI), found that despite rising premium and health care costs, they felt obligated to offer health insurance instead of shunting employees to exchanges.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 31, 2017

From employer-sponsored health insurance to retirement savings plans, an attractive benefits package can help you hire the best employees and ensure you retain them for many years to come. Be sure to provide each new hire with: A detailed, printed overview of available benefits and out-of-pocket costs, if any.

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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

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. 24% said they would up employee cost-sharing, but by less than the projected increase. copay plan). copay plan).

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Higginbotham

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Are you offering your employees health insurance options that work for their budgets? 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.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 22, 2023

That includes those on employer-sponsored group health plans and plans purchased on a government-run exchange. 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. for a single vial and $139.71

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InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 2, 2023

Employers offer flexible savings accounts and health savings accounts to their employees so they can build up funds with pre-tax dollars to pay for health care and related expenses.

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Insperity

MAY 13, 2015

If you’re shopping for group health insurance for your company the first or second time around, it can be hard to make a confident choice. Not to mention, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has changed the group health insurance market considerably. The main oversight: Ruling out HSA-qualified plans.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MAY 4, 2023

Most health insurers plan to continue offering free preventative care services despite a federal judge having imposed a nationwide injunction on an Affordable Care Act requirement that these services are covered with no out-of-pocket costs on the part of patients, according to a letter by industry trade groups.

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Higginbotham

JANUARY 27, 2023

Although some small business owners may feel overwhelmed by the prospect of offering health insurance and other benefits, the many advantages can make the effort worthwhile. ALEs are subject to certain health care reporting requirements. However, many small employers decide to offer health insurance anyway.

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Best Money Moves

JULY 8, 2020

3 Health Insurance Benefits. Nearly 60 percent said they wouldn’t have been able to afford the cost of care otherwise. Most employees (56 percent) have used a credit card to pay for medical care at some time in their lives and more than half of them still owe money because of that decision, according to research by CompareCards.

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Genesis HR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Using untaxed dollars in an HSA to pay for deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and some other expenses can lower overall health care costs. An HSA can be used only if employees have a qualified High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). Hospital Insurance. Life Insurance. Accident Insurance.

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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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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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Business Management Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

Different benefits appeal to different teams, but what matters most is providing more than just the bare minimum—health insurance, workers’ compensation, and a competitive salary. HMO plans often have lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs compared to other 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 switch to a different type of health plan, you can keep your HSA and continue to use the funds, but you cannot make any more HSA contributions. Certain other health care-related expenses may also qualify. What are qualified medical expenses?

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CorpStrat

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Health insurance may be one of the most critical annual purchases since it impacts your physical, mental, and financial wellness. Unfortunately, selecting a health insurance plan can feel overwhelming. This article explores six common missteps related to selecting a health insurance plan.

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Higginbotham

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Health Insurance for Small Business. Under the ACA, small employers with fewer than 50 full-time equivalent employees are not required to offer health insurance or subject to the employer shared responsibility provisions. However, many small business owners offer health insurance coverage anyway.

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Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

They may also be questioning whether they have a need for an FSA and if so, how much they should choose to have deducted each month. Here is what you need to know to figure out if an expense is FSA eligible. Limited Purpose FSA: An FSA that covers out-of-pocket costs for dental and vision care, but not standard medical care.

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Best Money Moves

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Being more knowledgeable about health insurance benefits will help them enroll in the plan that’s right for them. What can employers do to help employees better understand how different health insurance plans affect out-of-pocket costs for healthcare? Only 59% knew the correct meaning.).

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JUNE 6, 2019

Screening mammograms are free through almost every insurance plan. From ACA marketplace insurance, to private and group health insurance. So it is subject to the typical insurance plan red tape. If you haven’t met your deductible, you will have to pay a portion of the cost-sharing based on your plan.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 3, 2022

The cost of having a baby is no small fee. Even with health insurance, labor and delivery can cost around $5,000, and without insurance, it can be upwards of $40,000. Fortunately, one great way to help with out-of-pocket costs is utilizing a Health Savings Account (HSA).

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