Fringe Benefit Analysts

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Why is Health Insurance Important? . Just take these two examples into consideration: The average hospital stay in the U.S. And the average cost of a non-emergency hospital visit was $2,000 in 2020. Medical insurance is critical to help individuals pay for these, and many other, health-related expenses.

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Higginbotham

AUGUST 13, 2024

workers postpone health care needs because they’re worried about cost, even if they have health insurance. Medical care can be expensive, and group health insurance isn’t always enough. What is hospital indemnity insurance? The policy pays a benefit if the insured is hospitalized.

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InterWest Insurance Services

OCTOBER 5, 2023

More hospitals and insurers have started charging patients for virtual care services as they have grown in usage and providers are spending more time meeting patients in telehealth appointments and responding to their e-mails. According to Becker’s Hospital Review : Medicare pays around $50 per televisit on average.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 13, 2024

Employer adoption of specialized accounts that they fund to help reimburse employees when they buy health insurance on their own is surging in 2024. Employers fund these accounts with money that employees can use to purchase health insurance, often on Affordable Care Act exchanges.

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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.

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Global People Strategist

JUNE 8, 2022

Public health. Private health insurance. Thai Public Health. Expats working in Thailand have to sign up for the public health program part of the Universal Coverage Scheme. It is funded through taxes and monthly deductions from employees’ salaries. Private Health Insurance in Thailand.

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Higginbotham

JANUARY 4, 2022

Ancillary health insurance is a secondary type of coverage used to supplement your traditional health insurance. The term “ancillary” means “providing additional help or support,” and that’s just what ancillary health insurance does. Examples of Ancillary Health Insurance. Vision Insurance.

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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. It is used in different types of insurance policies, including health insurance and property insurance, but it works a little differently depending on the type of insurance.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 4, 2024

workers choosing high-deductible health plans has leveled off during the last two years, uptake has been growing rapidly among one segment of the working population: Gen Z employees. HDHPs feature higher deductibles and more out-of-pocket expenses in exchange for lower premiums upfront. While the number of U.S.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 31, 2023

A new report by Aon warns employers to expect average group health insurance costs to increase 8.5% The cost drivers There are a few reasons rates are climbing: Health care inflation — This is the main culprit behind the expected rate hikes. The cost hike is almost double the 4.5% increases employers saw in 2022 and 2023.

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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. Point of service – A POS health plan is a mix between an HMO and a PPO-style health insurance policy.

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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. Point of service – A POS health plan is a mix between an HMO and a PPO-style health insurance policy.

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Health Consultants Group

DECEMBER 1, 2021

As businesses continue their push toward pre-COVID norms, the unvaccinated employee remains a crucial health issue. For example, some companies deduct surcharges directly from their unvaccinated employees’ paychecks. The nonprofit, FAIR Health, tracks healthcare costs nationwide. They determined the following: .

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Genesis HR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Medical Insurance. Medical insurance is likely a no-brainer— it’s one of four major types of benefits most employers offer. It covers things including hospital and doctor visits, surgeries, and prescriptions. Dental Insurance. An HSA can be used only if employees have a qualified High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).

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Griffin Benefits

JULY 5, 2023

Stop-loss insurance is essential for a self-funded plan because it enables an employer to cap medical claims expenses at a specific amount. STOP-LOSS HEALTH INSURANCE STARTS WITH MANAGING COSTS Whether from providers, hospitals, or for drug regimens, it’s not uncommon for health plans to experience individual claims of $500,000 or more.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 8, 2020

For example, if you make $50,000 a year, your biweekly gross pay over 26 pay periods is $1,923.07, minus any deductions like health insurance, 401(k) contributions and taxes. Some employers will choose to divide the annual deductions by 27 – which means they’ll be taking slightly less out of your paycheck each pay period.

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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. Health Savings Accounts. High-deductible health plans.

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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. In most companies, employees can change some benefits, especially health insurance, only during an annual open enrollment period.

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InterWest Insurance Services

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As health insurance and health care costs continue climbing, some employers are taking new and innovative steps to tamp down costs for themselves and their covered employees while not sacrificing the quality of care they receive.

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PeopleStrategy

JULY 8, 2019

Health benefits payment terms. Deductible : the amount an employee must pay out-of-pocket each year before their insurance kicks in; this does not apply to preventative care, like annual physicals. 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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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Especially now, when doctor's offices and emergency rooms across the country are being flooded with coronavirus concerns, we all need to do our part to reduce overcrowding in hospitals and the unnecessary spread of illness. Without or without health insurance, an ER visit can cost anywhere from $150 to several thousand dollars.

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Empuls

AUGUST 27, 2024

Health insurance Arguably, this is the most important prerequisite of a good benefits package. This would include comprehensive health insurance that covers doctor visits, stays at the hospital, the cost of prescription drugs, and preventive care. Types of benefits  1. Solutions implemented 1.

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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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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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Higginbotham

MAY 11, 2023

What are the deductibles and copays? Life stages and the probability of needing care will also influence employee views of higher deductibles and copays versus lower premiums. Many employees prefer modest deductibles and copays if this reduces the amount coming out of their paycheck. Provide a handbook or online portal.

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Business Management Daily

JULY 8, 2021

The regulations generally prohibit balance billing by protecting employees from surprise medical bills for emergency services, air ambulance services provided by out-of-network providers, and non-emergency services provided by out-of-network providers at in-network facilities, including hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers.

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Insperity

MARCH 12, 2024

Health insurance Health insurance aims to assist employees with the costs of obtaining medical care. Optional dental and vision care are usually offered alongside health insurance for an added fee.) per hour, per employee, to provide health insurance to their workforce (as of December 2023).

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Workers' Compensation Perspectives

MARCH 12, 2019

Private funding includes out-of-pocket healthcare spending by individuals on medical supplies and services, co-pays or deductibles. Spending by your privately-purchased extended health or dental plan is also considered private. A worker gets injured, goes to the doctor or hospital and gets treatment. Why is this important?

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Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Someone definitely could view an employee benefits package that lacks health insurance or paid sick days as a reason to not accept an offer of employment. To aid in the decision-making process, though, here’s a closer look at various types of employee benefits : Health insurance. Health Savings Accounts.

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HR Professionals Magazine

JUNE 28, 2023

trillion in annual health care expenditures are for chronic and mental health conditions. It is not the PBM formulary alone, nor is it providers or hospitals. This does not apply to consumers with commercial insurance plans who may pay the full price for medications under high-deductible plans. Their genetic code.

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Flimp Communications

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

As an HR professional, you deal with the consequences of health insurance illiteracy every day: Employees make poor choices based on incomplete knowledge or false assumptions, increasing frustration and driving up costs for your entire organization. Related: Health Insurance Key Terms, Explained. Wishing you good health!

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Business Management Daily

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Due to the misclassification, the employee doesn’t receive the same benefits as they normally would, such as a lower pay rate, lack of overtime pay, or not receiving health insurance. Despite this, it doesn’t stop some employers from making deductions to pay for damaged property or other debt (such as violating a company policy).

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Genesis HR Solutions

MAY 23, 2023

Health Savings Account (HSA): An HSA is a savings account that lets employees set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay for qualified medical expenses. Using untaxed dollars in an HSA to pay for deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and some other expenses can lower overall health care costs. Federal or state employees do not.

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Higginbotham

AUGUST 29, 2023

For example, if a company makes an error in enrolling an employee and the employee later has a medical expense that should have been covered by their health insurance , the company could be sued for damages. Accordingly, most physicians carry medical practice insurance of at least $250,000 per claim and $750,000 aggregate.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 1, 2024

How voluntary benefits work Voluntary benefits are arranged by employers but either paid for by staff via payroll deduction or by the employers themselves. The employer deducts any fees or premiums for these benefits from employee paychecks and forwards them in a single batch to the benefit vendors. cancer insurance) Pet insurance.

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 9, 2024

Benefits Administration : Manages employee benefits, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks. Compensation and Benefits: Compensation Planning : Helps design and manage salary structures, bonuses, and other forms of compensation.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MAY 9, 2022

Under an executive order issued by President Biden, employees in a group health plan are eligible to receive COVID-19 at-home test kits with no cost-sharing, copay, coinsurance or deductible. Additionally, most health plans are also covering tests performed at hospitals, clinics and pharmacies.

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