InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 25, 2024

This ends up costing them hundreds if not thousands of dollars in unnecessary medical and premium outlays each year. Getting the financial balance right This is important as some people end up spending more up front on higher premiums in exchange for lower out-of-pocket maximums and/or deductibles.

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Higginbotham

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Bankruptcy and Foreclosure: Although employed, workers can still face financial hardship due to factors like medical bills, excessive debt or unforeseen expenses, which could lead to bankruptcy or foreclosure. They may also need guidance in handling probate after the death of a relative.

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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. HSAs are tax-advantaged accounts that allow enrollees to save up to pay qualified medical expenses.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 22, 2022

Employers fund these flexible benefit plans with funds that are deducted from their employees’ salaries on a pre-tax basis. Cafeteria plans are particularly good for participants who have regular expenses related to medical issues and childcare. Remember: Flexible benefit plans are not without their drawbacks.

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Corporate Synergies

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Which voluntary benefit options are right for your employees? This 4-step voluntary benefits checkup will help you decide. As the cost of medical plans rises, employers are offering high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) as part of their employee benefit plans.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 2, 2022

Employers nationwide are looking for ways to attract and retain talent and differentiate themselves from competing employers, and many are looking to the two most popular voluntary benefits: employee dental and vision plans. At 24% of employers, the worker pays 100% of the cost via a payroll deduction program. Plan structures.

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InterWest Insurance Services

APRIL 27, 2023

To put it into dollar signs, that’s an extra $104 for individuals and $231 for families each month for medical insurance. The HDHP effect The report found that health maintenance organizations and preferred provider organizations continue to dominate the landscape in group health benefits for SMBs.

Health Insurance 98

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PeopleStrategy

JULY 8, 2019

According to a recent survey , 35 percent of employees don’t understand their healthcare coverage, and another 33 percent don’t understand their medical bills. Health benefits payment terms. Co-insurance: the amount an employee must pay after meeting their deductible; under most plans, this is around 20% of full price.

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CorpStrat

AUGUST 11, 2022

Voluntary Benefits. Voluntary Benefits, commonly referred to as AFLAC, can help employees maintain their income by paying cash benefits directly to them. Employees can use these cash benefits to help cover rent, groceries, and other daily living expenses while they’re out of work.

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Higginbotham

AUGUST 13, 2024

Are your employees stressed about medical bills? Medical care can be expensive, and group health insurance isn’t always enough. Employers can help their employees by offering worksite benefits like hospital indemnity insurance and other supplemental benefits. If they are, they’re not alone.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 19, 2024

The benefits on offer at Egress: Pensions Defined contribution pension scheme, with 5% employee contributions and 4% employer contributions. Healthcare and wellbeing Private medical insurance (PMI) scheme, employer paid for all employees following probation. Other benefits Voluntary benefits discount hub.

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Higginbotham

JANUARY 4, 2022

Often referred to as “ancillary benefits,” ancillary insurance can include coverage for miscellaneous medical expenses incurred during a hospitalization that may not be covered by your group health insurance. Examples of this coverage could include ambulance transportation, drugs and medical supplies, such as bandages.

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Higginbotham

MAY 4, 2023

Buying Supplemental Life Insurance Without a Medical Exam Although employees can purchase life insurance on their own, life insurance offered through an employer may be preferable because it is often available without a medical exam. When you offer supplemental life insurance as a voluntary benefit, your costs are minimal.

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Higginbotham

MARCH 2, 2023

Workers’ compensation benefits vary by state but typically include coverage for medical bills and prescriptions and some compensation for temporary disability while the employee is unable to work. Employees who do not recover and suffer permanent disability may be eligible for permanent disability benefits.

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Higginbotham

APRIL 7, 2022

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), 38.4 There may also be a deductible and coverage limits. In both cases, comprehensive pet insurance coverage that includes accident and illness coverage may cover costs related to exams, tests, surgery, treatment and prescription medications, depending on the terms.

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Winston Benefits

APRIL 17, 2018

Guiding employees to make better benefits decisions and improving health and wellness were also leading priorities. Voluntary benefits , high-deductible health plans and telemedicine are the most popular new cost-management strategies. Most said they’ve done all they can to control medical costs.

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Winston Benefits

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Often provided as a discounted voluntary benefit, pet insurance is seen as a valuable one by employees and is increasingly popular among employers. Technology has changed the way employers provide, communicate about and enroll people in employee benefits. In addition, pet insurance is likely to see growth in the coming year.

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Higginbotham

JANUARY 27, 2023

families say they’ve avoided health care – including vaccinations, annual exams and medications – due to the cost. If your workers don’t have insurance, they might not get the medical care they need, and this can have a negative impact on health and result in more sick days and lost productivity. Bankrate found that 32 percent of U.S.

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