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. Providers in an insurer’s network may charge vastly different rates for the same procedure.

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PeopleStrategy

JULY 8, 2019

Health benefits payment terms. Deductible : the amount an employee must pay out-of-pocket each year before their insurance kicks in; this does not apply to preventative care, like annual physicals. Co-insurance: the amount an employee must pay after meeting their deductible; under most plans, this is around 20% of full price.

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Griffin Benefits

MARCH 16, 2022

For instance, many benefits plans have employee assistance programs (EAPs) with financial wellness resources that cover legal services and caregiving services that can help alleviate financial stress. The pieces that comprise healthcare and retirement plans, voluntary benefits, and EAPs are connected.

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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.

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Corporate Synergies

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Keep New Benefit Options Simple. After reviewing benefits and trends, you may find that adding a pre-tax benefit, such as a health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA) or a health reimbursement account (HRA), can help the organization save money while giving employees a way to better plan their healthcare and finances.

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WEX Inc.

MAY 8, 2024

But it’s not just fear and inconvenience at play; health and financial literacy also plays a role. Understanding medical jargon, navigating insurance plans, and deciphering benefits can be difficult for many. It’s all about benefits choice and customization. So, what’s the solution?

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Corporate Synergies

APRIL 15, 2019

After 25 years in the consulting industry, one thing I know for certain is there are only so many levers you can pull to rein in escalating benefit costs. I have seen many organizations implement new tactics, such as a health savings account (HSA). Identify the levers and how far you want to pull them.

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Winston Benefits

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

It’s been a wild year for health insurance reform. While the Affordable Care Act has a small direct effect on employer-sponsored health insurance, chances are your employees are feeling uncertain about their coverage, and they’ll be coming to you for answers. Health Insurance Is King.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Commuter Benefits and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)? But, Commuter Benefits and HSAs actually share at least 3 common traits (in addition to the tax advantages) to make them powerhouse benefits. This means you need to save your receipts in case you are ever audited by the IRS.

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Empuls

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Rising healthcare costs, coupled with the complexities of insurance plans, can be a source of significant stress.  Explore partnerships with healthcare providers and insurance companies to negotiate better rates for their employees.

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HR Lineup

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

USI is a leading insurance brokerage and consulting firm that specializes in employee benefits. The company offers a wide range of benefits solutions to help organizations of all sizes attract, retain, and engage their employees.

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InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It’s almost time for group health insurance open enrollment and your top priority should be to drive participation by helping your employees make informed decisions about their options. It’s a balancing act, since each employee has different needs. You should use a variety of different media to communicate with them.

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Higginbotham

JANUARY 27, 2023

They want to be fairly compensated for their work, and that usually involves both wages and employee benefits. Although some small business owners may feel overwhelmed by the prospect of offering health insurance and other benefits, the many advantages can make the effort worthwhile. Health insurance matters to employees.

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WEX Inc.

APRIL 2, 2025

Check out our other compliance blog posts on HSAs , HRAs , LSAs , and voluntary benefits. Employees must be eligible for your companys health insurance plan to participate in an FSA. Combination FSA: A limited FSA that converts into a medical FSA once the IRS deductible is met.

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