20% of U.S. hospitals have been warned over secretive prices
Employee Benefit News
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The nation's largest hospital system has been cited for failing to make prices fully available to the public
Infographic: How much does a hospital stay cost?
PeopleKeep
MARCH 3, 2021
As we make our way through a pandemic, the cost of health care and health insurance is on a lot of people’s minds. Although health insurance is meant to protect us financially when we are sick or injured, the cost of a hospital stay is still often unknown before the bill arrives in the mail.
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What does health insurance cover?
PeopleKeep
APRIL 6, 2022
Without insurance, Healthcare.gov estimates an accident leading to a broken leg can cost up to $7,500 to fix, and an average three-day hospital stay can reach up to $30,000. Census Bureau says roughly 91% of all Americans are now covered by some form of health insurance. In fact, the U.S.
Will health insurance be more expensive for the unvaccinated?
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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Hospital Settles With OCR for $4.75 Million Over HIPAA Violations
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
APRIL 17, 2024
The US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently reached a $4.75 million settlement with a New York City hospital for alleged violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Million Over HIPAA Violations appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
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The Financial Costs of Being Unvaccinated
Money Talk
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
According to the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), COVID-19 hospitalizations in June and July cost the U.S. health system over $2 billion dollars ! It will also charge unvaccinated employees $200 monthly health insurance premium surcharges starting November 1. Some bills for long hospital stays are well into six figures.
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Inflation Could Hit Group Health Insurance Premiums
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. While the industry was not terribly affected by inflation in 2021, recent data suggests it’s starting to hit health care providers.
How to Cut Health Care Costs
Money Talk
DECEMBER 16, 2021
One category is health care, which takes a big chunk out of family budgets. This includes expenses for health insurance as well as deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance when medical bills occur. In 2018, the average American household spent almost $5,000 per person on health care. .
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Hospital Indemnity Insurance a Key Voluntary Benefit
InterWest Insurance Services
DECEMBER 28, 2021
Fortunately, employers can help by offering their workers voluntary hospital indemnity insurance that can provide peace of mind in case they have a serious medical episode. Hospital indemnity insurance. She spends two days in the hospital. even for people with health insurance. How coverage works.
Health Insurance Considerations for Workers Who Move Out of State
InterWest Insurance Services
MARCH 4, 2022
But while these arrangements can be a boon for workers, they can make it difficult when it comes to your workers’ group health insurance. One of the main stumbling blocks is that most group plans are local or regional at best, as they contract with providers and hospitals in the area where an employer is located.
Group Health Insurance Considerations For Staff Working Past Retirement Age
InterWest Insurance Services
JANUARY 17, 2023
If you decide to keep them on the company’s plan, how you handle their insurance depends on your size: Fewer than 20 employees — Employees who work for these firms will need to enroll in Medicare when they turn 65. Medicare will be the primary payer of health insurance claims for these workers under the law.
How to lower employee stress about health insurance
Insperity
MARCH 29, 2022
Health insurance is often the biggest-ticket item in any company’s benefits package, and the cost of health insurance rises on average each year , historically. Companies spend a lot of money, time and effort to make their benefits competitive and provide quality group health insurance plans to employees.
Mental health insurance coverage is a must for modern employers
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?
Little-Known Things to Consider When Shopping for Group Health Insurance
Insperity
MAY 13, 2015
If you’re shopping for group health insurance for your company the first or second time around, it can be hard to make a confident choice. Not to mention, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has changed the group health insurance market considerably. High-deductible health plans.
How to Inventory and Protect Your Digital Assets
Money Talk
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
health insurance), insurance company accounts, and peer-to-peer payment apps such as Venmo and Zelle. Health Care Portals - This category includes access to personal health care information on websites run by doctors, hospitals, radiologists, health insurance companies, and Medicare and Medicaid.
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What is Group Health Insurance?
Fringe Benefit Analysts
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Why is Health Insurance Important? . Just take these two examples into consideration: The average hospital stay in the U.S. And the average cost of a non-emergency hospital visit was $2,000 in 2020. Medical insurance is critical to help individuals pay for these, and many other, health-related expenses.
Three questions to ask when picking a health insurance plan
PeopleKeep
JUNE 11, 2021
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reports that the cost of a single hospital stay averages around $11,700, and data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development finds that the U.S. See how you can find an affordable health plan through a state or federal Marketplace.
Top 20 most expensive hospital procedures
PeopleKeep
MAY 20, 2024
Without health insurance, a serious medical procedure in a hospital can cost more than the average U.S. In this article, we'll share the top 20 most expensive hospital procedures in the U.S., Modern medicine allows patients to receive comprehensive, life-saving treatments every day.
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Worksite benefits: Hospital indemnity insurance and beyond
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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Health Insurance for Expats in Thailand
Global People Strategist
JUNE 8, 2022
Public health. Private health insurance. Thai Public Health. Expats working in Thailand have to sign up for the public health program part of the Universal Coverage Scheme. So if you wanted to consult a different doctor that doesn’t work at your specific hospital, you would need to pay out of pocket.
Voluntary Benefits Demand Surges as Employees Seek to Defray Costs
InterWest Insurance Services
JULY 18, 2024
According to the report, in 2023: Group term life insurance premiums increased 10% from the 2022 level. Critical illness insurance premiums were up 7%. Hospital indemnity premiums were 6% higher. Accident insurance rose 4%. Group universal life and whole life were up 9%. Dental coverage was up 5%.
HIPAA Compliance 101: Lessons from a Recent OCR Settlement
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
JULY 10, 2023
The US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced a settlement with a community hospital resolving an investigation under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) privacy and security rules.
What is ancillary health insurance?
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. Examples of Ancillary Health Insurance.
Five questions to ask when picking a health insurance plan
PeopleKeep
APRIL 18, 2023
The most recent report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 1 (AHRQ) found the average cost of a single hospital stay cost about $14,900 in 2020. While the cost of care isn't cheap, you can make it more affordable with health insurance coverage.
What does coinsurance mean in health insurance?
Higginbotham
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
You’re reading your health insurance policy and come across a coinsurance clause. Here’s what you need to know about this common insurance term. It is used in different types of insurance policies, including health insurance and property insurance, but it works a little differently depending on the type of insurance.
Why is Health Insurance the Most Important Insurance in 2021-22?
Bayzat
JUNE 20, 2021
When it comes to your health, getting health insurance is not a question of should you get it but rather, which health insurance is the best for you. You probably have a lot of important possessions that could use insurance. But nothing is as important as your health.
How Much Does an Ultrasound Cost? | BerniePortal
BerniePortal
JULY 6, 2021
Employers that provide a health insurance benefit to employees will almost certainly field countless questions about the costs of coverage. This is especially true for expectant parents, who may ask about the costs associated with everything from hospital stays to prenatal care and more.
Interest in Health Premium Reimbursement Accounts Grows
InterWest Insurance Services
JUNE 13, 2024
Employer adoption of specialized accounts that they fund to help reimburse employees when they buy health insurance on their own is surging in 2024. Employers fund these accounts with money that employees can use to purchase health insurance, often on Affordable Care Act exchanges.
The secret to negotiating lower medical bills
PeopleKeep
AUGUST 25, 2021
In this article, we’ll go over six ways to help you take care of your hospital bills and keep you as far away from medical debt as possible. We’ll walk you through how to shop for your own health insurance plan.
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Report: Group Health Plan Cost Inflation to Pick Up Steam
InterWest Insurance Services
AUGUST 31, 2023
A new report by Aon warns employers to expect average group health insurance costs to increase 8.5% The cost drivers There are a few reasons rates are climbing: Health care inflation — This is the main culprit behind the expected rate hikes. The cost hike is almost double the 4.5% increases employers saw in 2022 and 2023.
More Providers Charge for Telemedicine, Phone Visits and Doctor E-Mails
InterWest Insurance Services
OCTOBER 5, 2023
More hospitals and insurers have started charging patients for virtual care services as they have grown in usage and providers are spending more time meeting patients in telehealth appointments and responding to their e-mails. According to Becker’s Hospital Review : Medicare pays around $50 per televisit on average.
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Here’s What You Need to Know About Stop-Loss Health Insurance
Griffin Benefits
JULY 5, 2023
Stop-loss insurance is essential for a self-funded plan because it enables an employer to cap medical claims expenses at a specific amount. STOP-LOSS HEALTH INSURANCE STARTS WITH MANAGING COSTS Whether from providers, hospitals, or for drug regimens, it’s not uncommon for health plans to experience individual claims of $500,000 or more.
Are you considering an unvaccinated employee surcharge?
Health Consultants Group
DECEMBER 1, 2021
As coworkers often share the same health insurance plan, a single insurance company will pay a substantial part of the cumulative treatment costs. The nonprofit, FAIR Health, tracks healthcare costs nationwide. The average amount charged for a COVID hospital stay is $74,591. They determined the following: .
COVID litigation update: Employer vaccine mandates still hold up
Business Management Daily
JULY 13, 2022
In the latest example , a doctor who worked with seriously ill children failed to comply with the vaccine mandate at the hospital where he worked. His requested relief: A preliminary injunction forcing the hospital to reinstate him. The doctor and the hospital will still have their day in court. Ascension Health.
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Health Insurance Resources for Those Affected by the California Fires 2025
CorpStrat
JANUARY 10, 2025
Here is how CorpStrat can help: CorpStrat is working with employers and employees to share how health insurance companies are helping those affected by the fires. Insurance carriers have staffed hotlines to help. We can help with finding available doctors, refilling prescription drugs, and other health plan questions.
Baby Health Insurance Playbook: 5 Steps to Plan for a Newborn
Corporate Synergies
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
A new father outlines requirements with his Baby Health Insurance Playbook. The same can be said for insuring a new dependent. To plan for newborn healthcare benefits, parents need a baby health insurance playbook. The Baby Health Insurance Playbook isn’t really a book. As Seen In.
Do Workplace Wellness Programs Save Money? We Find Out.
HR Digest
JANUARY 28, 2022
for every dollar spent (primarily through a decrease in hospital admissions); those spent on lifestyle management resulted in savings equal to the amount invested. The wellness program generated $136 in savings per member, per month, and a 30 percent reduction in hospital admissions.
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Managing Employee Healthcare Costs in 2021
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. More than 20 percent of employers plan to add voluntary benefits, such as critical illness insurance or a hospital indemnity plan. Managing employee healthcare costs in 2021.
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16+ types of employee benefits you should consider
Genesis HR Solutions
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Medical Insurance. Medical insurance is likely a no-brainer— it’s one of four major types of benefits most employers offer. It covers things including hospital and doctor visits, surgeries, and prescriptions. Dental Insurance. Hospital Insurance. Hospital insurance is health insurance for hospital costs.
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More Employers Add Narrow Networks to Offerings
InterWest Insurance Services
JUNE 16, 2022
More employers are including narrow provider network insurance plans among their plan offerings to their employees to give them a lower-cost premium option. Narrow provider networks limit the number of covered providers included in health insurance plans. The drawbacks. These plans are not for everyone.
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More Providers Charging for Some Health Portal Services
InterWest Insurance Services
DECEMBER 27, 2022
According to the announcement, people with individual or employer-sponsored group health insurance may be billed an average of $33 to $50 for each message taking more than five minutes. These hospitals say they will only bill for certain messages, such as those concerning: Changes to a patient’s medications.
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Little-Known Things to Consider When Shopping for Group Health Insurance
Insperity
MAY 13, 2015
If you’re shopping for group health insurance for your company the first or second time around, it can be hard to make a confident choice. Not to mention, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has changed the group health insurance market considerably. High-deductible health plans.
Gen Z Workers Go for HDHPs, but Don’t Forget Your Other Employees
InterWest Insurance Services
JULY 4, 2024
The average employer covers 78% of their employees’ health insurance premiums, up from 74% in 2022. These plans complement an existing health insurance plan by providing a financial backstop when faced with an unexpected medical emergency. Despite the increase, employees are still facing higher premium outlays.
The Resurgence of Provider-Sponsored Health Plans in the New Health Care Ecosystem
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
JULY 2, 2024
To adapt to the evolving healthcare landscape, health systems are seeking to identify alternatives to their traditional hospital-centric models and shift towards patient-centered care delivery.
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