Joe Markland

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Over the past 6 years I have published several articles on the need to personalize health insurance (and get the employer out of the way) by making an individual insurance policy tax deductible. Employers are forcing employees to pay more for health insurance leaving less money to pay for actual health care.

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Achievers

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Health insurance. Here’s what they said: Of course, these are the responses to businesses that don’t offer “need-to-have” benefits like paid sick time, health insurance, or time off for vacations. The post 3 Reasons to Boost Your Employee Benefits Offerings in 2020 appeared first on Engage Blog.

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Corporate Synergies

DECEMBER 16, 2019

HDHP, HSA, HHS, ACA, ADA, IRS, EEOC, GINA…these acronyms will figure largely in 2020 benefits planning for employers. The post Consider These 5 Health Insurance Changes for 2020 Benefits Planning appeared first on Corporate Synergies.

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PeopleKeep

JUNE 17, 2021

For many small businesses and organizations, offering traditional group health insurance is a challenge. The good news is, traditional group health insurance isn’t the only option for small employers looking to offer health benefits.

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PeopleKeep

APRIL 18, 2023

The most recent report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 1 (AHRQ) found the average cost of a single hospital stay cost about $14,900 in 2020. While the cost of care isn't cheap, you can make it more affordable with health insurance coverage.

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PeopleKeep

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Fortunately, there are more small business health benefits options today than ever before that serve as affordable alternatives to traditional group health insurance. In this post, we’ll review five of the most popular benefits for small groups in 2020: Small group health insurance.

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PeopleKeep

OCTOBER 25, 2019

The cost of health care isn’t just something impacting individuals and their families—it also affects businesses that want to prioritize employee health benefits. Over the past 15 years, the per-employee cost for employers providing group health insurance increased nearly 200 percent—from around $2,200 to about $6,440.

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Fringe Benefit Analysts

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Why is Health Insurance Important? . And the average cost of a non-emergency hospital visit was $2,000 in 2020. Medical insurance is critical to help individuals pay for these, and many other, health-related expenses. Indeed, health insurance isn’t only needed for catastrophic events anymore.

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Higginbotham

AUGUST 10, 2023

An employee wellness program is a driver of success and sustainability for any organization in any industry, and the core of an effective strategy for employee wellness is comprehensive health insurance coverage. In a 2020 survey of large U.S. However, increasing inflation amidst World War II brought a wage freeze in 1942.

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Bayzat

AUGUST 30, 2023

Moreover, the availability of a diverse range of insurance plans to cater to varying needs is necessary. Our quick guide makes finding the perfect insurance plan for you simple. Here are the ten best health insurance companies in Dubai to meet your medical requirements. Top 10 Health Insurance Companies in Dubai 1.

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Fringe Benefit Analysts

JUNE 22, 2021

Providing employer-sponsored, group health insurance is one of the top benefits a small business can provide for employees. Fringe Benefit Analysts is committed to helping small business owners navigate the health insurance benefits landscape and decipher just how much it costs for small business health insurance.

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Patriot Software

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

You may be familiar with health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), but how much do you know about the ICHRA coming in January 2020? The post ICHRA, Health Insurance Alternative for All Businesses, Rolling Out in 2020 appeared first on Payroll Tips, Training, and News. Read on to find out. What […].

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Bayzat

JUNE 20, 2021

If 2020 gave us any important lessons to learn, it’s that our health is important and fragile. When it comes to your health, getting health insurance is not a question of should you get it but rather, which health insurance is the best for you. But nothing is as important as your health.

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Best Money Moves

JANUARY 15, 2020

Minimum wage in 2020: increases by state. will increase minimum wage requirements for workers in 2020, according to research by Paycor. . Minimum Wage Increases by State in 2020. Here is a list of effective and planned minimum wage increases by state in 2020 as previously identified by Paycor: State. 2020 Minimum Wage.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 8, 2020

Does this mean you’ll get an extra paycheck in 2020? Does this mean you’ll earn more than your annual salary in 2020? Or will the amount of each paycheck in 2020 be lower than in 2019? lower each pay period during 2020 (although you’d make the same total salary). This means that gross pay would be 3.7%

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Best Money Moves

APRIL 15, 2020

Coronavirus: financial stress statistics 2020. Coronavirus: Financial Stress Statistics 2020. 30 percent are likely to miss their health insurance premium or a student loan payment in the next six months. 30 percent are likely to miss their health insurance premium or a student loan payment in the next six months.

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Benefits Notes

JANUARY 4, 2023

In addition, plans and issuers now have until January 31, 2023 to provide a good faith submission of 2020 and 2021 data through the Health Insurance Oversight System. The deadline for 2020 and 2021 submissions were previously December 27, 2022.

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AssuredPartners

JUNE 5, 2020

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Money Talk

DECEMBER 29, 2021

inflation rate from November 2020 to November 2021 was 6.8%, the sharpest increase in the Consumer Price Index in 39 years (since 1982). Insurance- COBRA premium assistance for health insurance was provided under the American Rescue Plan Act and Medicaid enrollment surpassed 80 million. Inflation- The U.S.

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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. What can employers do to help employees better understand how different health insurance plans affect out-of-pocket costs for healthcare?

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Best Money Moves

JULY 19, 2019

Top 10 employee benefits for 2020. HR trends forecast the most desired employee benefits for 2020 like pet perks, flex work and financial wellness programs. It’s time to start building your organization’s employee benefits for 2020. . Here is our list of the top 10 employee benefits for 2020: Top 10 Employee Benefits for 2020.

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Best Money Moves

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Top 3 hiring trends for 2020. Top 3 Hiring Trends for 2020. Their findings identified three major hiring trends for 2020: 1. Employers who understand this fact will be better-suited in the 2020 fight for talent while nurturing their current team.” Health and Wellness Focus. Top 10 Employee Benefits for 2020.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 4, 2022

A new report has concluded that the Affordable Care Act, which took full effect in 2013, did not result in a significant change in the number of employers offering health insurance, although the rate at which small employers offered coverage declined slightly by 2.6 percentage points between 2013 and 2020. The pandemic effect.

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InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The moves by these insurers come after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced earlier this year that it would require health insurers to automate prior authorization and return decisions more quickly. Health insurers have lists of services that require prior approval, in order to control their costs.

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Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Opposes efforts to create a public option for individuals who lack health insurance through their jobs. Wants to expand use of health savings accounts as an alternative to traditional employer-provided health benefits. Supports continuing employer-provided health insurance while taking steps toward a public option.

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BerniePortal

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

ACA tax back in place for 2020. The Affordable Care Act requires insurers offering fully-insured plans to pay a “health insurance tax” based on premiums and market share. percent on renewal rates in 2020 and each subsequent year.

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Money Talk

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

It will also charge unvaccinated employees $200 monthly health insurance premium surcharges starting November 1. households in 2020 would have difficulty paying a $400 emergency expense. . As noted above, unvaccinated workers may see their health insurance premiums increase.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 28, 2024

Pharmacy spending, high-cost claimants and newly developed anti-obesity drugs are expected to shape health benefits and affect the cost of care and health insurance for employers, according to a new report. Pharmacy spending Between 2020 and 2023, the average per member per month pharmacy spend increased 38% from $86 to $119.

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AssuredPartners

OCTOBER 17, 2022

For fully insured plans, health insurance carriers will be responsible for making the necessary reporting from a legal standpoint. Once submitted, the Departments will review the prescription drug and health coverage data to prepare a bi-annual publicly available report on prescription drug prices.

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PeopleKeep

MARCH 2, 2022

Millions of Americans have employer-sponsored health insurance and, as sad as it sounds, those benefits can often determine who can afford to start a family. Luckily, as of 2020, 61% of employers with 500+ employees provide some fertility insurance coverage.

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AssuredPartners

MAY 9, 2019

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BerniePortal

APRIL 26, 2021

Members who were covered by certain Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance or administrative services plans between February 2008 and October 2020 might be eligible for a class action lawsuit settlement. Read on for more information.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 15, 2022

Medical-related identity theft accounted for 43% of all identity theft in the United States in 2020, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. And the majority of documents criminals steal are the same ones your employees receive from their group health insurers. This includes: Health insurance enrollment forms.

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PeopleKeep

JULY 8, 2022

Despite the decrease in health services accessed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, national health expenditures are expected to reach $6.8 With no end in sight to rising health insurance costs, it’s important to understand what exactly causes these spikes in the first place. trillion by 2030 2.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 4, 2022

As rising health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs for health care are burdening workers, more employers are looking for ways to help their staff put aside money for those expenses. Fortunately, there is another option: a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). These expenses are: Health insurance premiums.

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Genesis HR Solutions

AUGUST 19, 2020

While we don’t have many hard numbers to look at from March 2020 forward, we can clearly see the toll a global pandemic has placed upon our economy, employers, and their employees. 4 PEO Trends To Watch In 2020 & Beyond. Read more about why BCBS is a leading health insurance provider. ).

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Insperity

APRIL 29, 2021

per hour, per employee, for health-insurance costs, according to Sept. 2020 data from the U.S. In 2021, employer expenses for health insurance are expected to rise by 3.9 percent, according to Mercer’s National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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