InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 13, 2023

Employers who were surveyed for a new report expected that group health insurance premiums would increase 5.4% this year and at a faster clip in 2024 as inflation hits medical costs. With all that in mind, the report advises that employers will have to prepare for higher premium outlays and be creative in how they try to control costs.

Employment 98

Employment Out of Pocket Cost Health Insurance Health Savings Account 98

InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 5, 2023

Despite group health insurance costs expected to rise 5.4% this year, the tight labor market is forcing employers to prioritize enhancing benefits over cost-cutting measures, according to a new report by Mercer. The expected health insurance cost growth of 5.4% What employers are doing.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 18, 2024

With more than half of all private sector employees enrolled in high-deductible health plans , it’s important that employers have in place certain protocols to ensure that they are a success. The employer can also contribute to its employees’ HSAs to encourage participation.

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 29, 2023

A new study has found that most employer-sponsored family health plans are increasingly unaffordable for workers due to rising costs and them footing a significant part of the premium, even with employer assistance. But consumers also benefit from these plans through lower overall out-of-pocket expenses.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 16, 2023

Large employers are unwavering in their plans to continue offering group health plans to their workers instead of funding individual reimbursement accounts that would allow them to shop for plans on government-run exchanges, according to new research.

Health Insurance 98

Health Insurance Employment Out of Pocket Cost Health Savings Account 98

InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 22, 2023

With recent new regulations, options have changed for employers and you need to stay focused on maximizing your outcomes within your budget. Going out of network is discouraged with high out-of-pocket costs. Preferred provider organizations – PPOs contract with hospital and provider networks to help control costs.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 1, 2023

With recent new regulations, options have changed for employers and you need to stay focused on maximizing your outcomes within your budget. Going out of network is discouraged with high out-of-pocket costs. Preferred provider organizations – PPOs contract with hospital and provider networks to help control costs.

Family and Medical Leave Act 98

Family and Medical Leave Act Out of Pocket Cost Deductions Deductible 98

InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 26, 2022

Mental health issues have come to the fore during the COVID-19 pandemic, spurring employers to expect their group health plans to do more for their workers in this area. workers are increasingly having difficulties in paying for health care, particularly due to high copays, deductibles and other health plan cost-sharing elements.

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Business Management Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

Fringe benefits are how employers make up the gap. In this blog, we’ll talk about different types of fringe benefits and how employers can make the most of what’s available. Unfortunately, having insurance coverage tied to employment puts employers in a difficult position. People want more.

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HR Professionals Magazine

MAY 4, 2023

Hypertension and diabetes are risk factors for cardiovascular disease, which accounts for one-third of all deaths in the US and costs that exceed $1 trillion per year. What Should Employers Do? The good news is that if employers take these two essential steps, they can start improving the health of their workforce.

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InterWest Insurance Services

APRIL 27, 2023

Overall rates for employers with 10 or fewer employees saw their family plan health insurance premiums jump 12% from 2021, compared to just 5.4% The Ease report notes that those higher premiums are likely hurting those small employers more than larger SMBs with between 51 and 250 workers.

Health Insurance 98

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InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 22, 2023

market, in March 2023 announced that they will cap the cost of insulin for people with private insurance plans. That includes those on employer-sponsored group health plans and plans purchased on a government-run exchange. Out of that population, 8.4 Three drugmakers, which account for roughly 90% of the insulin in the U.S.

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PeopleKeep

JANUARY 18, 2022

For many employers offering a group health insurance plan, adding a supplemental benefit in addition to the group plan can help offset your employees’ out-of-pocket costs. One way to supplement your group health insurance plan is through an integrated HRA, also known as a group coverage HRA (GCHRA).

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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. Employers can offer one of two options to give their employees more time to spend their funds: Grace period — You can provide an extra 2.5

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Most employers offer major medical coverage to their full-time employees. For example, even with insurance, treating a broken leg or undergoing emergency appendicitis surgery can mean thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket medical costs. The worker can use this cash benefit for any purpose, including: Deductibles.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In today’s dynamic workplace landscape, employers are realizing that fostering employee well-being extends far beyond traditional compensation packages. Healthy employees are not only happier and more productive but also contribute to lower healthcare costs for both themselves and their employers.

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Money Talk

JUNE 29, 2022

In it, I urged a review of tax deductions/credits, tax withholding, budgeting/cash flow, flexible spending accounts, financial goal progress, and investment portfolio status. This is a great time to increase emergency savings or automatic deposits into an employer retirement savings plan (e.g., 401(k) or 403(b) plan).

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Higginbotham

MARCH 28, 2023

and employers bear much of the burden. In addition to meeting ACA requirements, offering attractive benefits enables employers to compete for top workers. A better option than reducing benefits is to learn how to manage employer health care costs. Health insurance costs have been rising. per hour in September 2022.

Health Insurance 52

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InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Employees have a right to understand the costs they’ll be facing in each plan, including: Their share of the premium, Their deductible, Their copays or coinsurance, and Other out-of-pocket expenses. Typically, the higher the premium on a plan, the lower the employee’s out-of-pocket costs are.

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Out of Pocket Cost Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Health Insurance 91

InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 6, 2023

The latest insurer to announce an expansion of its telemedicine offerings is UnitedHealthcare, which recently said it would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for its 24/7 Virtual Visits program for eligible members enrolled in fully insured employer-sponsored plans, starting July 1.

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Higginbotham

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Employers and employees alike are looking for ways to make health care more affordable. Unlike Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), which are owned by employers, individuals own HSAs. To contribute to an HSA, you must enroll in a high-deductible health plan. HSAs can be great for people enrolled in high-deductible health plans.

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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. Employers fund these accounts, which reimburse your staff for qualified medical expenses and, in some cases, insurance premiums.

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PeopleKeep

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Employers offering a high deductible health plan (HDHP) have several ways to offset the higher out-of-pocket costs and make the benefit more meaningful for employees. One way is to offer a health savings account (HSA) alongside the HDHP.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 20, 2023

If you have a high deductible health plan, which can be paired with an HSA (Health Savings Account), talk to your insurer or employer about any available discounts or incentive programs that may reduce your out-of-pocket costs.

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PeopleKeep

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

If you’re looking to supplement your organization’s group health insurance plan to help cover your employees’ out-of-pocket costs, you have two main options: Section 105 plans , such as the group coverage HRAs (GCHRAs), and Section 125 cafeteria plans , such as health savings accounts (HSAs).

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Griffin Benefits

JULY 30, 2021

With over half of today's workforce enrolled in high-deductible health plans (51%), a majority of insured individuals are now on the hook for deductibles of at least $1,400. In doing so, you'll be helping them to become better consumers of healthcare and more satisfied enrollees in high deductible health plans.

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CorpStrat

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

People are already struggling to pay for the insurance premiums but on top of that, they’re afraid deductibles, prescriptions, and co-insurance might push them into the red. Healthcare costs have risen faster than inflation. In 2023, having some money set aside to cover these out-of-pocket costs is critical for most employees.

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AssuredPartners

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

For the thousands of federal contractors working under SCA regulations, that number is crucial for employee morale and the strength of an employer’s benefits package. The fringe rate is based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Cost Index summary of Employer Cost of Employee Compensation (ECEC).

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Winston Benefits

MARCH 2, 2017

Health savings accounts are growing in popularity as employees seek ways to cover out-of-pocket costs for high-deductible health plans and coverage gaps. With Congress putting forth proposals for HSA expansion, employers are going to face more demand to provide them as a workplace benefit.

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Higginbotham

OCTOBER 14, 2022

If employers don’t provide adequate compensation, they risk losing their workers. Gallup says that the cost of replacing an employee can range from one-and-a-half to two-times the employee’s annual salary. Some employers offer paid sick leave, but usually not enough to cover a serious health problem. It can be very expensive.

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Employee Benefits Family and Medical Leave Act Disability Insurance Paid Sick Leave 52

Higginbotham

JULY 12, 2022

This may be a good option for employers that want to simplify their health plan administration while giving employees flexibility. 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. Funds do not expire.

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Out of Pocket Cost Flexible Spending Account Medical Deductions 52

Insperity

OCTOBER 31, 2017

From employer-sponsored health insurance to retirement savings plans, an attractive benefits package can help you hire the best employees and ensure you retain them for many years to come. This can go a long way toward positioning your company to excel in the marketplace and securing your reputation as a stellar employer.

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Insperity

MAY 13, 2015

The main oversight: Ruling out HSA-qualified plans. First and second time group health insurance buyers usually miss the opportunity to buy a health savings account (HSA)-qualified high-deductible health plan (HDHP). the employee) can contribute to the account, as can any other person or entity, including the employer.

Health Insurance 83

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Best Money Moves

JULY 8, 2020

It’s time for employers to start planning their employee benefits packages for 2021. The coronavirus pandemic has presented significant challenges for employers and highlighted the unprecedented levels of stress employees face in their everyday lives. But what can employers do to help? 4 Paid Time Off. 5 Mental Health Benefits

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Best Money Moves

OCTOBER 16, 2019

It’s unfortunate employees are rushing benefits decisions, especially when employers are taking a more active role in driving down healthcare costs. 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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HR Professionals Magazine

JUNE 28, 2023

As the healthcare landscape has evolved to value-based care, employers, payers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have implemented new strategies to improve quality of care and affordability. Insulin prices have increased 600 percent over the last 20 years causing many consumers to be at risk of non-adherence due to cost.

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HR Professionals Magazine

MARCH 2, 2022

While these changes may not be top-of-mind at the moment, it is critical employers understand them and take steps to comply when appropriate. A series of new requirements are going into effect aimed at increasing transparency in health coverage with the hope of lowering costs and eliminating surprise medical bills for consumers.

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