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As Health Care Costs Bite, Here’s How You Can Help Your Workers

InterWest Insurance Services

Even if you are providing them with a robust plan, there are often out-of-pocket cost-sharing and deductibles to contend with. For employees in high-deductible health plans, the costs can be steep. Many preventative services are covered with no out-of-pocket cost-sharing, but checkups usually are not.

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Should I Enroll in a High Deductible Health Plan with an HSA?

Stratus.HR

High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) are growing more and more popular each year. Considering they have lower premiums and provide the ability to use pre-tax dollars to pay for out-of-pocket costs, what’s not to love? Does our HDHP cover preventative care?

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Examples of fringe benefits by category

Business Management Daily

Healthcare plans usually fall into the following three categories: Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) : Employees select a primary care physician (PCP) from a network of healthcare providers, then use a referral system to see a specialist. HMO plans often have lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs compared to other plans.

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16+ types of employee benefits you should consider

Genesis HR Solutions

Employees don’t pay taxes on this money, which means they save an amount equal to the taxes they would have paid on the money you set aside. Health Savings Account (HSA). Accident insurance helps employees pay for the medical and out-of-pocket costs that you may incur after an accidental injury.

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Having a Baby? Use Your Pre-Tax Funds to Save

Benefit Resource Inc.

Even with health insurance, labor and delivery can cost around $5,000, and without insurance, it can be upwards of $40,000. Fortunately, one great way to help with out-of-pocket costs is utilizing a Health Savings Account (HSA). Let’s Start from the Beginning.

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Employee benefits for small businesses

Higginbotham

Health insurance plans typically do not include coverage for dental care or vision care, although pediatric dental care may be included. This can leave workers with many out-of-pocket costs. Vision Center says that standard glasses usually cost up to $600, and that’s without name brand frames. Other Key Benefits.