InterWest Insurance Services

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

One of the most difficult aspects of annual open enrollment is reaching workers who are disengaged from the process and never bother signing up for your group health plan and other benefits they could take advantage of. Also consider that one in three employees are uncertain about their ability to cover future health care expenses.

401(k) 97

401(k) Health Savings Account Health Insurance Insurance 97

InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 18, 2022

Q: We have an employee who wants to make changes to her cafeteria plan election, even though benefits are already effective. Employers: Don’t make this common cafeteria plan mistake! Employees cannot change their minds during the plan year outside of a special enrollment period authorized under Section 125.

Insurance Carriers 96

Insurance Carriers Taxes Employee Enrollments Health Insurance 96

InterWest Insurance Services

FEBRUARY 20, 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. The employer can also contribute to its employees’ HSAs to encourage participation.

Deductible 98

Deductible Deductions Out of Pocket Cost Health Savings Account 98

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%.

Voluntary Benefits 98

Voluntary Benefits Disability Insurance Deductible Deductions 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. The employer can also contribute to its employees’ HSAs to encourage participation.

Out of Pocket Cost 83

Out of Pocket Cost Deductible Deductions Voluntary Benefits 83

HR Digest

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Health Insurance: The workers will be entitled to enroll with the comprehensive health plan which will help them overcome the future financial assistance that may arise due to an unknown event or accident that harms their health or body. The benefits will be equitably offered to all the employees.

Paid Vacation 64

Paid Vacation Overtime Health Insurance Insurance 64

Fringe Benefit Analysts

AUGUST 15, 2022

A good portion of Americans have health care coverage through a group insurance policy. Many receive this coverage as a benefit of their employment. However, most people are fairly unsure of what group insurance coverage actually is and how it works. Want to know more about group health insurance and how it works?

Insurance 52

Insurance Health Insurance IT Deductible 52

Flimp Communications

JULY 24, 2020

Benefits decision support has come a long way since employees had to fill out endless forms while reading nearly inscrutable jargon explaining what their benefit options were. Health insurance is still difficult for employees to understand and use efficiently. Benefits Decision Support for Flexible Benefits Packages.

Benefits Package 75

Benefits Package Retirement Plan Healthcare Employee Enrollments 75

Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Open enrollment is underway for many companies right now and one benefits offering that may be on the menu this year is an FSA. Employers are constantly looking for ways to remain competitive in their benefits offerings, and an FSA is a great add-on to your benefits package. Health insurance premiums including COBRA premiums.

Flexible Spending Account 98

Flexible Spending Account Flexible Spending Medical Healthcare 98

Flimp Communications

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Many organizations learn the hard way that the only way to implement some employee communications programs, particularly those involving new technology , is to undergo a top-to-bottom digital transformation. To do that effectively, employers need quality change management initiatives that avoid some common pitfalls.

Management 71

Management Employee Enrollments Health Insurance Construction 71

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? What is hospital indemnity insurance? However, education is key.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Insurance Voluntary Benefits Benefits Package 52

Higginbotham

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Are you offering your employees health insurance options that work for their budgets? While not ideal for everyone, a high-deductible health plan can be very appealing to some workers, especially when it’s paired with a health savings account. The IRS maintains a list of HSA qualifying expenses.

Deductible 52

Deductible Deductions Health Savings Account Health Insurance 52

InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

As open enrollment is right around the corner, now is the time to make a plan to maximize employee enrollment and help your staff select the health plans that best suit them. Here are some pointers to make open enrollment fruitful for both your staff and your organization.

Employee Enrollments 52

Employee Enrollments Health Insurance Human Resources Insurance 52

Abel HR

JANUARY 21, 2021

As Santa was busy making a list and checking it twice, so too was the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which was busy developing a naughty list of its own; on it, surprisingly, was employer-sponsored wellness programs!

Employee Wellness 52

Employee Wellness Health Insurance Medical Employee Enrollments 52

Higginbotham

JULY 12, 2022

Healthcare.gov says that employees must be enrolled in individual health plans, such as a Marketplace plan, to use the funds. This may be a good option for employers that want to simplify their health plan administration while giving employees flexibility. HRAs are owned by the employer.

Out of Pocket Cost 52

Out of Pocket Cost Flexible Spending Account Medical Deductible 52

HR Professionals Magazine

MAY 4, 2023

Decision Support Think your employees aren’t interested in decision support? A 2022 Harris poll found that 72% of employees said “they wish someone would tell them what the best health insurance for their unique situation is.” Think again. Be mindful that not all decision support tools are created equal.

Technology 52

Technology Utilities Payroll Deductible 52

Corporate Synergies

AUGUST 6, 2018

High deductible health plans (HDHPs) are on the rise as a growing number of employers turn to consumer-directed health plans to try to curb costs—the portion of employees enrolled in HDHPs rose from 26.3% In addition, employers can contribute tax-free dollars if they choose—all of which is employee money.

401(k) 40

401(k) Health Savings Account Retirement Plan Deductible 40

Qandle

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

A well-structured HR framework benefits both employees and employers, helping businesses run smoothly. Whether you manage payroll, leave, attendance, or employee engagement, these policies are crucial for a thriving workplace. Implementing these policies using Employee Self Service tools like Qandle makes HR management seamless.

Software 85

Software Payroll System Payroll Paid Leave 85