HR Digest

JULY 18, 2024

A Senate investigation into worker injuries associated with Amazon Prime Day found that the company’s highly popular sale day has had a significant impact on the well-being of workers in the past. Another example of Amazon prioritizing productivity over safety came from the use of its automatic conveyor belts.

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Take It Personel-ly

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Workers’ compensation coverage functions to pay any bills associated with their medical care. Furthermore, it replaces a portion of the wages of the worker while they are receiving this […].

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Best Money Moves

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Even with insurance, many employees struggle with medical debt Despite having employer-sponsored health insurance, research has shown that many employees struggle to access healthcare. Well before the Open Enrollment period begins, spend time talking to your workers about their benefits options. Managing healthcare costs isn’t easy.

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PeopleKeep

JULY 10, 2024

million Millennial workers and 17.3 Although Millennials and Gen Zers don’t use a lot of medical care compared to older generations, they want more flexible and alternative healthcare services available—like telemedicine and holistic medicines —instead of traditional options. There are 49.5 million Gen Zers in the U.S

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Hppy

APRIL 3, 2025

Managing workers’ compensation claims in New York can be a complex task for any HR professional, especially when it comes to ensuring a smooth process for all involved. New Yorks workers’ compensation laws are strict and designed to protect both the employee and employer. This must be done within 30 days of the injury.

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Business Management Daily

JULY 31, 2024

You may have heard of white and blue-collar workers, but have you heard of pink-collar workers? Pink-collar workers play a key role in our economy, but their efforts are often overlooked. From caregiving to secretarial work or teaching, pink-collar workers fill necessary and important roles in the workforce.

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Workers' Compensation

DECEMBER 29, 2024

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that it will maintain the current threshold of $750 for workers' compensation settlements in 2025. Understanding the Threshold The threshold applies to workers' compensation settlements where the carrier does not have ongoing responsibility for medical expenses.

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 10, 2024

But, while health plans will generally cover these medications for diabetes, not as many do for weight loss. The survey found that 44% of employers with 500 or more workers cover weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, as well as older medications in the same class like Saxenda (made by Novo Nordisk).

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HR Lineup

MAY 22, 2022

In addition, workers operated organizational tasks remotely, and now that things are returning to normalcy, employers are wondering how to secure their staff and keep a healthy environment. Employers want to keep their clients and workers safe, and the only way is by initiating vaccine policies. Medical Privacy Authorization Forms.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MAY 16, 2024

After enrollment in high-deductible health plans soared during the last decade, 2022 marked the first year that enrollment in these plans fell among American workers since 2013, according to a new report by ValuePenguin. workers signed up for HDHPs in 2022, compared to 56% in 2021. The insurance-review website found that 54% of U.S.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 29, 2024

Need to know: Employers want to provide private medical insurance (PMI), even if it means reducing cover. Private medical insurance (PMI), which covers curable short-term medical conditions, has never been more popular in the workplace. The post What role does private medical insurance play in today’s benefits packages?

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HR Lineup

APRIL 8, 2024

With its large and diverse population, the state has consistently enacted progressive legislation aimed at protecting workers’ rights, promoting workplace equality, and ensuring fair treatment for all employees. California has long been a trailblazer when it comes to employment laws in the United States.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 6, 2024

After enrollment in high-deductible health plans soared during the last decade, 2022 marked the first year that enrollment in these plans fell among American workers since 2013, according to a new report by ValuePenguin. workers signed up for HDHPs in 2022, compared to 56% in 2021. The insurance-review website found that 54% of U.S.

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Money Talk

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Below are 10 potential expenses for people who remain unvaccinated without a solid medical or other legal reason to do so. Some unvaccinated workers may lose their jobs as employers announce “zero-tolerance” mandatory vaccination policies in conjunction with a required return to workplaces.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MAY 7, 2024

The organization that helps set workers’ compensation rates in California will recommend that benchmark rates increase 0.9%, with effect from Sept. If you have questions about your workers’ compensation coverage, please call us anytime. We’ll keep you posted at the time.

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InterWest Insurance Services

APRIL 23, 2024

The average age of a construction worker is now in the 40s. The nature of construction work presents many hazards for workers, many of which may not appear until late into a person’s career. Risk factors for older workers Lower-back injuries are a common injury experienced among construction workers. A study of U.S.

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Attorney Charlie Hall

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

There are no known cures, but medications, lifestyle changes, and therapies offer relief. 74% of fibromyalgia patients spend more than $100 per month on OTC medications. 74% of fibromyalgia patients spend more than $100 per month on OTC medications. You are unable to adjust to other work because of your medical condition.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 9, 2025

That percentage is forecast to increase with the advent of GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, as well as specialized costly medications that can bust a health plan’s budget. Few will cover them for weight loss unless the patient is obese and with diabetes. Engaging in lifestyle management programs.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 22, 2024

Voluntary group life insurance is offered to employees as an optional benefit, and often employers will pay the small premium as an employee retention tool and to provide workers some peace of mind for their families. Guaranteed underwriting requires little paperwork, there is no medical exam and it is issued quickly.

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Flimp Communications

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Many workers dedicate even less time to open enrollment. Over 92% of patients say privacy is a right , according to a 2022 American Medical Association survey. This requires employees to enter detailed estimates of past and future medical services and prescription data for each family member.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Most workers are concerned about poor indoor air quality and close to half think its damaging their health, according to a new survey conducted by Opinium for Spiralite. According to the poll, British workers are mostly concerned about the impact of air-quality on their health (64 percent concerned compared to 36 percent not concerned).

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InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Workers’ compensation fraud costs the insurance industry roughly $5 billion each year, according to estimates by the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Depending on whom you ask, fraud accounts for as much as 10% of the costs of all workers’ comp claims. Misses medical appointments. Disgruntled employee.

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Attorney Charlie Hall

AUGUST 15, 2021

As of 2019, there were 64 million Americans, including disabled workers, retired workers, and survivors receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). The SSA evaluates disability claims using its own medical experts and claims examiners. WHAT IS SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY? DEFINITION OF DISABILITY.

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InterWest Insurance Services

OCTOBER 17, 2024

workers would accept a job with a slightly lower salary if it offered better health care and medical coverage. The main driver in workers prioritizing benefits is the rapidly rising cost of group health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs, according to the study by Voya Financial. Those funds are also not taxed.

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HR Digest

JULY 1, 2023

This marks the day when the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) came into effect, signaling a significant shift in the landscape of worker’s rights. But, as the saying goes, “The night is darkest just before the dawn,” and the dawn has finally arrived for expectant workers. Scope: Who’s Covered?

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 6, 2024

And while drug costs are rising, some of the medications may actually reduce future health care costs for those taking them. While these medications may make it difficult for health plans to manage their costs, the report notes that despite the initial cost, health plans may see reduced medical costs as patient health improves.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 4, 2024

workers choosing high-deductible health plans has leveled off during the last two years, uptake has been growing rapidly among one segment of the working population: Gen Z employees. One of the keys to a successful employee benefits program is to ensure that your workers are all choosing a plan that is best for their life situation.

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InterWest Insurance Services

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

American employers are trying to meet their workers’ mental health needs as they struggle with burnout and stress from their jobs and finances, according to a new report. The annual “ Aflac WorkForces Report ” found that more than 50% of American workers experience burnout in their workplace. Paid sick leave.

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InterWest Insurance Services

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Employers helping their workers cope with experiencing a disaster will generally find that having an employee assistance program (EAP) in place is invaluable. found that satisfied workers are 12% more productive and provide better customer service than their less happy peers. Happy and healthy employees are productive employees.

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InterWest Insurance Services

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

A new study’s findings that many workers have a poor understanding of their employer-sponsored health insurance benefits, presents an opportunity for businesses to extend targeted support to staff during open enrollment. The study authors recommend a return-to-basics approach during open enrollment for these workers.

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Money Talk

MARCH 4, 2022

Catch-Up Savings Contributions - In 2022, workers age 50+ by year-end can contribute an additional $1,000 to a traditional or Roth IRA for a maximum contribution of $7,000. This same group of older workers can contribute an additional $6,500 to an employer savings plan (401(k), 403(b), 457, and TSP) for a maximum contribution of $27,000.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 1, 2023

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has issued an order that cuts the average advisory workers’ compensation benchmark rate across all classes by 2.6%, starting Sept. The number of workers’ compensation claims hit a low of 13 per 1,000 workers last year. per $100 of payroll as of Jan. on average.

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InterWest Insurance Services

APRIL 11, 2023

Department of Labor recently issued new guidance on the federal Family Medical Leave Act that has upended the notion of what qualifies as leave under the statute. ” That is a significant departure from the typical FMLA scenario where workers will take days, weeks or months off from work for a qualifying reason under the law.

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 29, 2023

A new study has found that most employer-sponsored family health plans are increasingly unaffordable for workers due to rising costs and them footing a significant part of the premium, even with employer assistance. 5,889 at larger firms), according to KFF.

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Pacific Prime

MAY 8, 2024

Home-based workers refer to employees who are allowed to work from home. The post Top 5 Perks for Home-Based Workers appeared first on Pacific Prime's Blog. Some examples of jobs that allow people to work from home include translators or graphic designers. On the other hand, working from home also means there is potential.

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HR Lineup

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

However, while it will serve as a professional employer to your workers, you will still be in charge of making crucial decisions affecting your company’s bottom line. Medical coverage, including dental and vision. However, in the event of one, a PEO offers compensation insurance coverage to ensure you get the best medical service.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MAY 9, 2023

In a sign of the long-lasting effects of reforms enacted a decade ago, California’s workers’ compensation rate-making agency will recommend that average benchmark rates increase a mere 0.3%. The number of workers’ compensation claims hit a low of 13 per 1,000 workers in 2022, down from 49 in 1991.

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