PeopleKeep

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The traditional healthcare benefit options for employers remain group health insurance. That’s why these business owners are turning to more cost-effective personalized benefits like the qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement (QSEHRA). But, group policies are difficult for small employers to offer.

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PeopleKeep

MARCH 5, 2021

What if we told you that the creation of health insurance was actually an accident? Or that the way we think about health insurance is changing? Here, we’ll cover the history of health insurance in the U.S.,

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PeopleKeep

JULY 23, 2021

Health insurance in America is constantly changing; where it’s being sold, how much it costs, who’s participating in it, and so much more. As health insurance professionals look to the future of the healthcare industry, staying ahead of the oncoming challenges and changes is what will keep you afloat.

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PeopleKeep

MAY 14, 2024

Instead of offering a costly group health plan, one tactic they may consider is offering to pay employees' individual health insurance costs. While it may seem like a generous and attractive perk for employees, employers need to consider several factors before deciding to pay for individual health insurance plans.

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PeopleKeep

AUGUST 12, 2020

When evaluating a new or existing health insurance program, your organization's contribution strategy is an important consideration. In simple terms, how much will individual employees pitch in for coverage, and what percent of health insurance is paid by the employer?

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PeopleKeep

AUGUST 13, 2021

population gets their health insurance through their employer. That means half of the country doesn’t get to make any real consumer decisions about their health coverage, its cost, or what network they’re in. Watch our webinar to see how an HRA empowers employees to make their own healthcare decisions.

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PeopleKeep

JULY 24, 2024

For small employers , in particular, it's hard to find affordable health insurance. According to KFF 1 , in 2023, the average annual cost of employer-sponsored health insurance premiums per employee was $23,968 for family coverage and $8,435 for single coverage.

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PeopleKeep

JULY 10, 2024

Healthcare costs can be a major concern for many employers and employees. Health savings accounts (HSAs) and traditional health insurance plans are two common options for managing healthcare expenses, but they have some key differences. In this article, we'll go over how HSAs and health insurance compare.

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BerniePortal

MARCH 9, 2022

HR pros know better than anyone how confusing healthcare can be. In many organizations, employees see you as the insurance expert in the office even though your experience may only go so far as open enrollment or special enrollment periods. So, here's a primer on how health insurance works, including key terms.

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CorpStrat

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Many people don’t even think about their health insurance plan until they get sick. We firmly believe that a good health insurance plan can do something powerful for everybody. Even if you’re not sick or injured, a good plan can put you on a path to optimal health with the right type of support along the way.

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PeopleKeep

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Employee healthcare benefits play a crucial role in attracting and retaining talent , as well as promoting overall well-being in the workplace. Traditionally, group health insurance has been the go-to option for employers.

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Best Money Moves

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Managing employee healthcare costs in 2021. What the average health insurance premium costs and changes employers are making to health benefits offerings in the new year. Indeed, many plan to add new resources to better support healthcare needs in light of COVID-19. Managing Employee Healthcare Costs in 2021.

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PeopleKeep

JULY 7, 2021

As healthcare costs rise every year, small employers often struggle to deliver quality health benefits to employees. In fact, in a PeopleKeep survey of nonprofit organization owners, 81% said that cost was one of the most pressing challenges in finding a health benefit that fits their needs.

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Employee Benefit News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The average employer-sponsored health insurance premium for US families rose 7% to almost $24,000 this year.

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Achievers

DECEMBER 16, 2019

That’s the case for any employee benefit, from time off to healthcare to flexible work arrangements to workers’ comp insurance. Naturally, most businesses can’t afford the king suite of benefits—unlimited PTO, free insurance, etc. Health insurance. Free healthcare coverage. Retirement savings account.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 14, 2022

The health care sector is not immune to the effects of spiking inflation, and the increasing cost of care is likely to spill over into health insurance — but it’s uncertain by how much. When they negotiate network rates with insurers, providers take into account all of their own costs when tabulating their offers.

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PeopleKeep

AUGUST 18, 2021

As the world continues to feel the effects of the global pandemic, health insurance professionals are speculating whether changes in health insurance costs could be coming soon for unvaccinated Americans. With the large majority of COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations in the U.S.

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PeopleKeep

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Many people assume that individual health insurance is more expensive than group health insurance. Note: Individual health insurance is purchased by an individual for themselves or their family, and group health insurance is purchased by an employer for employees.

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PeopleKeep

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Given increasing healthcare costs and the growing need for skilled professionals, vision clinics should focus on supporting the well-being of their employees. Health insurance coverage plays a crucial role not only in maintaining the health of your team but also in boosting morale and productivity.

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PeopleKeep

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Deciding whether to enroll in a group health insurance plan through your employer or to purchase your own individual health insurance plan can be a confusing decision to make. Many people assume that individual health insurance is more expensive than group health insurance, but is that really true?

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Achievers

MARCH 5, 2019

While engagement remains low across the board, the healthcare industry seems to be getting hit the hardest. According to a recent study, the healthcare industry ranked at the bottom when it came to employee engagement. Burnout in the healthcare industry has always been a primary concern of employers.

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Pacific Prime

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Around the globe, individuals, families, and organizations are feeling the pinch as the cost of health insurance continues to rise. The post Key Drivers of Health Insurance Premiums and Considerations for Employers appeared first on Pacific Prime's Blog.

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PeopleKeep

AUGUST 19, 2020

Individual health insurance is more affordable than group health insurance. Also, under the Affordable Care Act, individual health plans must cover all individuals regardless of health , which was not previously the case. Tax credits are also available for qualifying employees.

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PeopleKeep

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

As renewal season comes around each year, employers everywhere brace themselves for what their new group health insurance premiums will look like in the new year—because chances are, they’ll be higher. When group health insurance premiums go up, it gets that much harder to meet the employer contribution requirements.

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Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Open enrollment is right around the corner, so this is the perfect time to take a closer look at the health insurance coverage that you are offering to employees and make sure that it includes appropriate coverage for mental health. Are mental health services covered by health insurance?

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PeopleKeep

AUGUST 20, 2021

Health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) are one of the health benefits options that have made it possible for SMBs to successfully contribute to their employees’ healthcare, even on a small business budget. Is a traditional group health plan the next big step for our health benefits plan? Short on time?

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

More than four million people are now covered by health insurance through their employer, according to data from the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The number of employees benefitting from health insurance increased by 8% from four million in 2021 to 4.4 million in 2022. The post 4.4

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Employee Benefits

JULY 10, 2024

Employer-funded healthcare trusts are an established, tax-efficient way to deliver the benefit of medical treatment to employees without having to buy employer-paid health insurance. Kevin Gude is a pensions and incentives partner at Keystone Law The post Kevin Gude: Why should employers consider a corporate healthcare trust?

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BerniePortal

AUGUST 3, 2021

Likewise, according to survey data from employment search engine Monster, employees consider health insurance to be the most important benefit when considering a job offer. However, employer-sponsored health insurance is costly. What are employers obligations when it comes to offering health insurance?

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PeopleKeep

JULY 8, 2022

The average American spends a considerable amount of money on healthcare each year. Premium increases, higher deductibles and copays, and soaring prescription drug prices result in spikes in healthcare costs. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 1 , in 2021, healthcare costs skyrocketed to $4.3

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InterWest Insurance Services

APRIL 27, 2022

Surprise bills and billing errors are driving growing dissatisfaction among Millennials and Gen Zers with their health insurance, a new study has found. Already facing outsized medical cost hits, an increase in billing mistakes and surprise bills is contributing to a dim view of health insurance among Millennials and Gen Zers.

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Pacific Prime

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Future years will bring a whirlwind of patient-related issues for contemporary medicine, including healthcare costs, artificial intelligence (AI), and a showdown between patient rights and regulatory approval. Using healthcare as leverage in international relations and global business has put an end to modest profit and patient-centrism.

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BerniePortal

JULY 6, 2021

Newlyweds have plenty to navigate after they tie the knot, including how they enroll in health insurance. Generally speaking, employees can only change their health plan during open enrollment.

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BerniePortal

JULY 13, 2021

Amazon continues to make strategic moves that could reshape the healthcare industry. Find out more about this new technology and how it could change health insurance plans in the near future.

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PeopleKeep

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Healthcare costs continue to rise , making it increasingly difficult for people to find affordable coverage. In response to this, catastrophic health plans have emerged as an alternative option for those who are relatively healthy and primarily seeking coverage in case of major medical events.

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BerniePortal

AUGUST 30, 2021

In 2021, many health insurance plans may be eligible for a rebate. Your organization may qualify if you've sponsored a fully-insured health plan in the past three years. What other factors are impacting your chances of receiving a rebate in 2021? Find out more.

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BerniePortal

JULY 9, 2021

Americans who received unemployment in 2021 might be eligible for no-cost or low-cost health insurance through HealthCare.gov, as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Read on for details on who’s eligible, how to sign up, and what employers should know.

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