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HDHP Enrollment Slipping: What It Means for Employers

InterWest Insurance Services

For years,high-deductible health plans have been the most common type of health insurance that employers offer. A medical emergency, unexpected illness or ongoing treatment for chronic conditions can lead to steep out-of-pocket costs. Educate your workforce. enrollment. Monitor enrollment trends.

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The impact of rising health care costs on public sector budgets

Higginbotham

Health care spending in the U.S. When paired with the recent federal budget cuts to education, the drastic rise and fall of funds within these pools is reshaping the landscape of public sector budgets. Benefits and Employee Retention Health benefits are among the most desirable benefits that employers can offer to their employees.

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Tariffs and Health Benefits: The Hidden Cost Employers May Not Be Able To Ignore

CorpStrat

But heres the hidden truth: tariffs may quietly drive up the cost of employer-sponsored health benefits, affecting your bottom line and your ability to attract and retain talent. How Do Tariffs Connect to Health Insurance? Insurance companies and Medicare may be forced to raise premiums to cover these higher payouts.

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Election year impact: What’s next for employee benefits?

WEX Inc.

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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HDHP Enrollees Less Satisfied with Their Health Plans

InterWest Insurance Services

But satisfaction greatly increases when HDHP enrollees stick with their plan for more than three years, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI)/Greenwald Research “Consumer Engagement in Health Care Survey.” If enrolled three or more years, 55% were satisfied.

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5 ways you can help employees get the most from their benefits

Insperity

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. It’s likely a result of ineffective communication and education. Help employees truly understand their out-of-pocket costs.

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Four High Deductible Health Plan Mistakes to Avoid

InterWest Insurance Services

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.