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Waiving HDHP Deductibles Has Little Effect on Premiums, Study Says

InterWest Insurance Services

Employers who offer health savings account-eligible high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) to employees can significantly expand pre-deductible coverage for certain drugs used to manage chronic conditions — with only a tiny effect on premiums. Absenteeism. Illness-related presenteeism. Overtime costs.

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What is an HDHP?

WEX Inc.

High-deductible health plans (HDHPs) have become increasingly popular over the last few years by offering unique features and benefits that appeal to many individuals and families. An HDHP is a type of health plan characterized by its higher deductibles and typically lower premiums compared to traditional health plans.

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Budgeting and Prepping for Open Enrollment

InterWest Insurance Services

Preferred provider organizations – PPOs contract with hospital and provider networks to help control costs. Besides the above, you will also need to decide if you want to reduce the premium for your organization and staff by offering high-deductible health plans.

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Budgeting and Prepping for Open Enrollment

InterWest Insurance Services

Preferred provider organizations – PPOs contract with hospital and provider networks to help control costs. Besides the above, you will also need to decide if you want to reduce the premium for your organization and staff by offering high-deductible health plans.

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How the Next Executive Order Could and Should End Employer-based Health Insurance by 2023

Joe Markland

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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Many Employees Choosing the Wrong Health Plans

InterWest Insurance Services

Many employees choose pricey plans with low deductibles, which force them to spend more up front on premiums to save just a few hundred dollars on their deductible. As result, many employees are spending hundreds, if not thousands of dollars more on their health care/health coverage than they need to. Strategies.

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More Insurers Pushing Virtual Care for Cost Savings

InterWest Insurance Services

As well, a growing number of established insurers are starting to sell “virtual-first” plans, often with a zero-dollar deductible and no copays for all visits with virtual-only providers. Initially, hospitals were using it for primary care visits. Last year, the wavier was extended by legislation through Dec.