InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 28, 2021

But if you have an 80-20 plan, your worker is still responsible for her deductible (averaging over $1,600), plus 20% of that cost, or over $6,000. That leaves your worker exposed to a total out-of-pocket cost of over $7,600. Little or no cost to the employer. Few people can cover that.

Voluntary Benefits 98

Voluntary Benefits Hospitality Insurance Out of Pocket Cost 98

InterWest Insurance Services

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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. 51% said that high health care costs were having a major or significant impact on their ability to save for retirement.

Out of Pocket Cost 98

Out of Pocket Cost Voluntary Benefits Health Insurance Health Savings Account 98

Best Money Moves

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Managing Employee Healthcare Costs in 2021. Employers are focused on improving employee healthcare by adding virtual or telehealth offerings and including voluntary benefits in 2020, according to research by Mercer. The good news is that both of these initiatives can help reduce healthcare costs.

Healthcare 111

Healthcare Out of Pocket Cost Voluntary Benefits Management 111

InterWest Insurance Services

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

For example, if a majority of the employees are older and/or have certain health conditions, pushing an HDHP on them may not be a good move as their out-of-pocket costs may rise significantly and outweigh any savings from lower premiums. Then their insurance would cover everything at 100%.

Deductions 98

Deductions Deductible Out of Pocket Cost Health Savings Account 98

InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 18, 2024

For example, if a majority of the employees are older and/or have certain health conditions, pushing an HDHP on them may not be a good move as their out-of-pocket costs may rise significantly and outweigh any savings from lower premiums. Then their insurance would cover everything at 100%.

Out of Pocket Cost 83

Out of Pocket Cost Deductions Deductible Voluntary Benefits 83

InterWest Insurance Services

APRIL 27, 2023

Some employers have gravitated towards HDHPs to reduce their and their employees’ overall premium spend, but these plans come at a cost: more out-of-pocket costs for workers.

Health Insurance 98

Health Insurance Insurance Out of Pocket Cost Deductions 98

Corporate Synergies

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Patient financial responsibility is on the rise—average out-of-pocket costs rose 11% in 2017 alone. 1 Many of them are still learning how to choose the right benefits each year so they get the coverage they need without overpaying or getting stuck with unexpected costs. RELATED TOPICS. Offer HDHP and HSAs?

Health Insurance 47

Health Insurance Insurance Insurance Carriers Out of Pocket Cost 47