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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Healthcare Out of Pocket Cost Voluntary Benefits Management 111

InterWest Insurance Services

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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. 51% said that high health care costs were having a major or significant impact on their ability to save for retirement.

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Out of Pocket Cost Voluntary Benefits Health Insurance Health Savings Account 98

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.

Voluntary Benefits 97

Voluntary Benefits Flexible Spending Account Deductible Deductions 97

Higginbotham

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Employers wishing to provide legal services as an employee benefit typically have two primary options: Standalone Legal Services Benefit: Legal insurance can be provided as a voluntary benefit, with employees covering the cost through payroll deductions.

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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. Types of Ancillary Benefits. Examples of Ancillary Health Insurance.

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Health Insurance Insurance Disability Insurance Life Insurance 52

InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 25, 2024

The 2023 “Aflac WorkForces Report” found that while 51% of employees have a solid understanding of their total annual cost for health care coverage and care, just 39% have a full understanding of their health insurance policy. Additionally, 30% of employees say they need more information surrounding their benefits.

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Deductible Deductions Voluntary Benefits Medical 98

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. Providers in an insurer’s network may charge vastly different rates for the same procedure.

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Out of Pocket Cost Deductible Deductions Voluntary Benefits 83

InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 22, 2022

One way you can give your staff more choice in the employee benefits they receive is to offer them a cafeteria plan, which allows them to put together a benefits package that works best for them. Employers fund these flexible benefit plans with funds that are deducted from their employees’ salaries on a pre-tax basis.

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Higginbotham

JANUARY 27, 2023

They want to be fairly compensated for their work, and that usually involves both wages and employee benefits. 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. Health insurance matters to employees.

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Health Insurance Insurance Benefits Package Out of Pocket Cost 52

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. Share it with your employees before open enrollment!

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Health Savings Account Deductible Deductions Healthcare 82

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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Hospitality Insurance Voluntary Benefits Benefits Package 52

Employee Benefits

AUGUST 8, 2023

As an employer, it’s your responsibility to contribute at least 8% towards an employee’s pension every month, typically split as: 3% from the employer 5% deducted from the employee’s pre-tax salary Paid Leave for Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Paid leave for these life events is another statutory requirement.

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Higginbotham

APRIL 7, 2022

It’s generally accepted that people should have health insurance. Veterinary bills can be expensive, especially when unexpected accidents and illnesses are involved, and pet insurance can help cover the costs. Some pet owners buy coverage on their own, but pet insurance has also emerged as a popular employee benefit.

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Insurance Benefits Package Health Insurance Deductible 52

Higginbotham

JULY 19, 2022

Employee pay is often closely connected to employee benefits and, by extension, various regulations related to those employee benefits. For example, employees may pay their share of health insurance and various voluntary benefits through payroll deductions.

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GRA Benefits Group

OCTOBER 2, 2020

We’re in the employee benefit business. So unfortunately, in a pandemic, everyone wants health insurance. Also, for about three years now, we’ve been helping employee benefit agencies and their clients move HR and BenAdministration to the Cloud. Benefits are expensive. Voluntary benefits.

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Life Insurance Payroll Insurance Voluntary Benefits 52

InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 1, 2024

As a result, many employers are increasingly turning to voluntary employee benefits, which allow them to provide valued, high-demand benefits to employees at little or no cost to the company. cancer insurance) Pet insurance. Where the employer did not offer voluntary benefits, the satisfaction rating fell to 32%.

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Voluntary Benefits Disability Insurance Deductible Deductions 98

InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It’s almost time for group health insurance open enrollment and your top priority should be to drive participation by helping your employees make informed decisions about their options. The lower the premium on the plan, the higher the deductibles and copays. Get an early start If your plan year starts Jan.

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Out of Pocket Cost Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Health Insurance 93

WEX Inc.

APRIL 2, 2025

Check out our other compliance blog posts on HSAs , HRAs , LSAs , and voluntary benefits. Employees must be eligible for your companys health insurance plan to participate in an FSA. Combination FSA: A limited FSA that converts into a medical FSA once the IRS deductible is met.

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Flexible Spending Account Deductible Deductions Flexible Spending 90