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Employers ‘Unwavering’ in Providing Group Health Benefits: Research

InterWest Insurance Services

.” — Benefits executive at a financial services company They viewed their companies as paternalist, meaning they have a responsibility to also help their workers make better health insurance decisions. “It would make workers feel like you were cutting and running.” “A big part was trepidation.

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8 Ways Employers and Employees Can Save On Prescription Medications

Griffin Benefits

While these higher deductibles are offset by cheaper monthly medical premiums and often by employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA), HDHP plans are nevertheless structured in such a way as to promote heightened "healthcare consumerism.". Manufacturer coupons and rebates. Product substitutions. Bulk buying.

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There’s More! Tri-Agencies Provide Clarifying Guidance on Group Health Plan Coverage of Over-the-Counter At-Home COVID-19 Tests

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

The guidance states, for example, that, depending on the facts and circumstances, a plan may be able to limit its direct coverage program to tests from a limited number of manufacturers, such as those with which the plan has a contractual relationship or from which the plan obtained the tests directly.

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3 Email Templates for Health Insurance Explainers

Flimp Communications

Look for manufacturers’ coupons or rebates. A health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) will let you pay your drug copays with pre-tax dollars. Subject line: How Can a Health Plan Help You Save for Retirement? Your doctor can help you find affordable alternatives. They do exist!

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How Do Wellness Incentives Drive Great Employee Engagement?

Empuls

Wellness incentives recognize the multifaceted nature of employee health and create a culture that prioritizes well-being.    The rewards themselves can be diverse, ranging from reduced healthcare premiums to contributions to health savings accounts, gym memberships, or even cash bonuses.

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March HR News Worth Review

Higginbotham

Some State Insurance Mandates May Affect Health Savings Account Eligibility. These laws allow consumers to use coupons from drug manufacturers to reduce their out-of-pocket expenses at the pharmacy, but require their health insurance companies to credit the full cost of the drugs toward their deductibles.

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14 Employee Engagement Activities for Blue Collar Workers to Motivate and Empower Them

Empuls

💡 For example , The construction equipment manufacturer, Caterpillar Inc., 💡 Toyota, a renowned automobile manufacturer, has a longstanding practice called the " Kaizen" system , which encourages continuous improvement. This can help combat monotony and increase job satisfaction.