PeopleKeep

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

While group health insurance plans have traditionally been a popular choice for employer-sponsored health benefits, more and more employers are embracing reimbursement models, like health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs). New to signing up for individual health insurance?

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PeopleKeep

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Navigating the world of health insurance can be tricky, especially if you’ve found yourself with more than one health insurance plan to figure out. While most Americans only have one plan, known as “primary” insurance, some individuals will have another plan, known as “secondary” insurance.

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PeopleKeep

JULY 12, 2021

As a small business owner, it’s likely that you, your family, and your employees are covered by individual health insurance policies. But at the same time, your business is growing and the question of expanding your health benefits is on the table. New to offering health benefits?

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PeopleKeep

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Whether you’re exploring cost-effective health plans for your organization or researching health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) for the first time, a common question business owners have is, “How much does health insurance cost per employee?”. We’ll also explain how you can use an HRA to further control your budget.

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PeopleKeep

AUGUST 18, 2021

As the world continues to feel the effects of the global pandemic, health insurance professionals are speculating whether changes in health insurance costs could be coming soon for unvaccinated Americans. With the large majority of COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations in the U.S.

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PeopleKeep

JULY 8, 2021

More and more employers today are adopting reimbursement models for their employees’ healthcare, empowering employees to choose their own individual health insurance plan and get reimbursed, tax-free, for their premium. Download our guide to see how much healthcare costs in your state.

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Global People Strategist

JULY 13, 2022

As the cost of healthcare continues to rise, private employers are searching for new and innovative ways to provide health insurance for their employees. Here we will take a look at some of the latest trends in health insurance for private employers. The Rise of High Deductible Health Plans.

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PeopleKeep

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

As renewal season comes around each year, employers everywhere brace themselves for what their new group health insurance premiums will look like in the new year—because chances are, they’ll be higher. When group health insurance premiums go up, it gets that much harder to meet the employer contribution requirements.

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PeopleKeep

JULY 7, 2021

As healthcare costs rise every year, small employers often struggle to deliver quality health benefits to employees. In fact, in a PeopleKeep survey of nonprofit organization owners, 81% said that cost was one of the most pressing challenges in finding a health benefit that fits their needs.

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Insperity

MARCH 29, 2022

Health insurance is often the biggest-ticket item in any company’s benefits package, and the cost of health insurance rises on average each year , historically. Companies spend a lot of money, time and effort to make their benefits competitive and provide quality group health insurance plans to employees.

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PeopleKeep

MARCH 22, 2021

Whether you’re looking at individual health insurance for yourself or group health insurance for your employees, there are several different types of health plans available. In this article, we’ll review four of the most common types to help you decide which is right for you, your family, or your organization.

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PeopleKeep

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Many small employers who can’t afford to offer formal health benefits decide to give employees a taxable stipend to use toward healthcare. While this option is easy to administer and saves time, the value of these dollars is lessened because a health insurance stipend is considered part of employees’ income—not a separate benefit.

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PeopleKeep

JANUARY 14, 2022

For many small and medium sized businesses (SMBs), offering a traditional group health insurance plan is an expense they simply can’t afford. Luckily, there are other, more affordable and flexible options that make offering health insurance possible. Skip ahead below: What is a stipend for health insurance?

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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. Large companies are making wellness program investments for the benefit of both employer and employee.

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PeopleKeep

AUGUST 9, 2021

If your employer offers a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), you’re likely going to be shopping for an individual health insurance plan on the federal or state exchanges, also known as the Health Insurance Marketplaces.

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PeopleKeep

JANUARY 24, 2022

Due to rising health insurance costs , employers must search for ways to reduce their—as well as their employees’—costs, as much as possible. However, there are guidelines for both that employers must follow in order to reimburse their employees compliantly.

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PeopleKeep

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Starting in 2024, Indiana employers will have a new tax credit available if they decide to offer their employees a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) instead of group health insurance. This will allow small businesses and nonprofits to offer affordable and personalized health benefits in The Hoosier State.

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PeopleKeep

DECEMBER 17, 2021

As a small business owner, you may be wondering, "Do I have to provide health insurance to my employees?" In this article, we’ll discuss employer health insurance requirements like how to determine if you’re an ALE, calculating FTEs, and what the ACA requirements are for employers with less than 50 employees.

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PeopleKeep

AUGUST 2, 2021

With all of the regulations and restrictions surrounding group health insurance plans, it can be frustrating for small and midsize business owners (SMBs) to find a plan that works for their employees.

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Global People Strategist

JUNE 8, 2022

Public health. Private health insurance. Thai Public Health. Expats working in Thailand have to sign up for the public health program part of the Universal Coverage Scheme. Due to this, many people opt for public health insurance. Private Health Insurance in Thailand.

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PeopleKeep

MAY 27, 2021

When it comes to offering health benefits to your employees, group health insurance is the traditional choice, but it isn’t for everyone. For many small employers, the high costs, lack of flexibility, and complicated nature of group plans aren’t worth the hassle.

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PeopleKeep

JANUARY 7, 2022

Selecting the right type of health insurance plan for your organization is extremely important. To make matters trickier, there are different types of health policies designed for different purposes.

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PeopleKeep

JUNE 28, 2021

This is especially true when it comes to offering health benefits to employees, with the cost of group plans steadily rising each year. Given these pressures, what’s a nonprofit owner to do when choosing a health insurance plan for their employees?

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Joe Markland

JANUARY 26, 2022

A familiar mantra about why health insurance is so expensive is that the cost of healthcare is expensive. It is the third-party financing through employers that drives the underlying costs — not vice versa. To read the rest of the article as it was published in Employee Benefits News click HERE. But there’s an easy fix.

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PeopleKeep

APRIL 24, 2024

Some employers must provide a health insurance plan with minimum essential coverage (MEC) to avoid penalties under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and ensure employees have access to essential healthcare services. In some cases, these employers may consider a type of group plan called a MEC plan.

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PeopleKeep

MARCH 17, 2022

Many employers are transitioning away from traditional group health insurance by offering more flexible health benefits such as a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or health stipend. At the same time, many employees are taking advantage of health insurance subsidies, such as premium tax credits.

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Genesis HR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

As one of the most expensive aspects of running a small business, health insurance is top of mind for many employers. What is the best way to provide insurance? Should you provide insurance at all? If you’re asking yourself any of these questions, this article is for you. Small Group Insurance Plans.

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Higginbotham

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In today’s increasingly competitive job market, offering a basic health insurance package is no longer enough to attract and retain top talent. In this article, we will explore a range of innovative employee benefits that can help companies attract and retain the best talent in their industries.

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PeopleKeep

OCTOBER 18, 2021

If you and your spouse are both eligible for employee health benefits, you may want to explore each company's health insurance options to see which is best for you and your wallet. In this article, we’ll go over how to switch to a spouse’s policy during and outside open enrollment and what circumstances can trigger a SEP.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

MAY 21, 2024

In a recent On the Subject (available here), we reported on the impact of the final rule (final rule) interpreting Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on self-funded group health plans that contract with licensed health insurance issuers to provide administrative services.

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PeopleKeep

MARCH 27, 2024

There are often different eligibility requirements for employee benefits like health insurance , retirement plans, and paid time off (PTO). Employers and employees need to have a clear understanding of what constitutes an eligible employee and the requirements to qualify for specific benefits.

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PeopleKeep

JULY 9, 2021

Given the rising cost of employer-sponsored group health insurance plans, more and more employers, particularly small and medium size businesses, are looking to health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) as a more affordable health benefits solution.

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PeopleKeep

AUGUST 30, 2021

Group health insurance plans, set up so the employer picks a health plan and the employees are left out of the decision-making process, have been the tradition since the creation of employer-sponsored health insurance back in the early days of World War II.

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Achievers

APRIL 4, 2016

Many modern employers are finding themselves in a “perks war,” fighting for job candidates with an escalating series of add-ons that extend well beyond standard programs like health insurance and 401ks. 4 ideas for celebrating employee anniversaries. Which company perks attract the best talent?

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Professionals Alternative

MARCH 13, 2024

[link] Mitigating Risks: Key Considerations for Drafting Effective Legal Employment Contracts ‍ Introduction to Legal Employment Contracts As an employer, one of the most crucial steps you can take to protect your business is to have legally sound employment contracts in place.

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Genesis HR Solutions

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Co-employment is a contract and sharing of employer responsibilities between a PEO and its client, an employer. Co-employment is not joint employment. Co-employment is not joint employment. Here’s what a co-employment relationship is (and what it’s not ) and what you can expect from one.

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PeopleKeep

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

There are many factors to consider when it comes to selecting health insurance. One option that appeals to many employers is the zero-deductible health plan because it means the insurance company will start accepting claims from the very beginning.

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