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Four High Deductible Health Plan Mistakes to Avoid

InterWest Insurance Services

For example, if a majority of the employees are older and/or have certain health conditions, pushing an HDHP on them may not be a good move as their out-of-pocket costs may rise significantly and outweigh any savings from lower premiums.

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Four Ways to Ensure Your Group HDHP Will Fail

InterWest Insurance Services

For example, if a majority of the employees are older and/or have certain health conditions, pushing an HDHP on them may not be a good move as their out-of-pocket costs may rise significantly and outweigh any savings from lower premiums.

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Employee benefits for small businesses

Higginbotham

Different health plan types come with both advantages and disadvantages, including differences in cost, risk and employee involvement/education. Disability Insurance and Life Insurance. Life insurance is a popular choice. This can leave workers with many out-of-pocket costs.

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Easing the Benefits Enrollment Process with Decision Support and More

Flimp Communications

That observation is backed up by a 2015 study from the Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association. The study revealed a sizable disconnect about what’s wanted and what’s offered during health insurance enrollment. They usually display only one choice for health insurance at the end.

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Executive benefit reimbursement plans

Higginbotham

Even with health insurance, dental insurance and vision insurance, employees tend to end up with some out-of-pocket costs that aren’t covered by their various plans. A benefit reimbursement plan offers a way to cover these costs. Educate executives on the benefit. Explain who is covered.

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The Consolidated Appropriations Act: 2021’s Employee Benefits Provisions

McNees

Currently, a pension plan may elect, under Section 420, to transfer excess pension assets over a designated period of time to fund certain retiree health and life insurance costs. Excess Pension Asset Transfers. Student Loans. The Act extends the exclusion until January 1, 2026.