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. The ever increasing cost of healthcare combined with uncertainty about coverage, deductibles and copays keep some employees from getting the medical care they need.

Healthcare 112

Healthcare Out of Pocket Cost Voluntary Benefits Management 112

InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 2, 2023

Employers offer flexible savings accounts and health savings accounts to their employees so they can build up funds with pre-tax dollars to pay for health care and related expenses. As a result, while employees with HSAs are not pressured to spend funds in their accounts every year, those with FSAs are.

Out of Pocket Cost 97

Out of Pocket Cost Health Savings Account Medical Health Insurance 97

Best Money Moves

OCTOBER 16, 2019

How to help employees prepare for open enrollment 2020. Being more knowledgeable about health insurance benefits will help them enroll in the plan that’s right for them. This level of apprehension may explain why employees make hasty benefits decisions. Terms Employees Need to Know for Open Enrollment 2020.

Out of Pocket Cost 45

Out of Pocket Cost Health Insurance Healthcare Insurance 45

InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 6, 2023

More and more insurers are expanding the use of telemedicine, just as a new study shows promising cost savings of up to 25% from virtual care when implemented properly. The study’s authors noted that there are other benefits besides just cost savings. Last year, the wavier was extended by legislation through Dec.

Insurance 77

Insurance Out of Pocket Cost Hospitality Health Savings Account 77

McNees

JANUARY 19, 2021

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“Act”), signed by President Trump on December 27, 2020, contains several provisions affecting employee benefits. The distribution applies to certain federal disasters declared between January 1, 2020 and February 25, 2021, but excludes COVID as a disaster.

Employee Benefits 40

Employee Benefits Flexible Spending Health Insurance Pension 40

Higginbotham

JULY 12, 2022

Even with health insurance, dental insurance and vision insurance, employees tend to end up with some out-of-pocket costs that aren’t covered by their various plans. A benefit reimbursement plan offers a way to cover these costs. They have to pay a deductible. HRAs are owned by the employer.

Out of Pocket Cost 52

Out of Pocket Cost Flexible Spending Account Medical Deductions 52

HR Professionals Magazine

MARCH 2, 2022

Insurance ID Cards – Insurance ID cards must include in-network and out-of-network deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums and a telephone number and website address for assistance. Information for 2020 and 2021 is due by Dec. In many cases, it will be necessary and appropriate for vendors to assist with compliance.

Out of Pocket Cost 52

Out of Pocket Cost Flexible Spending Account Deductions Deductible 52