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Measure Would Cap Insured Out-of-Pocket Cost of Insulin at $35

InterWest Insurance Services

House of Representatives has passed legislation that would cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $35 a month for people with group or private health insurance. While the measure still has to face a vote in the Senate, it has broad backing after the cost of insulin has skyrocketed in recent years. How it would work.

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What is an HDHP?

WEX Inc.

This means that you’ll have to pay a significant amount out-of-pocket for healthcare services before your insurance coverage kicks in. HDHPs have limits for allowable deductible amounts and out-of-pocket costs. This amount can vary depending on the specific plan. Who might benefit from an HDHP?

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How HRAs Can Help Your Employees Pay for Medical Expenses

InterWest Insurance Services

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. It generally reimburses out-of-pocket medical expenses. Vision expenses. Qualified medical expenses. How HRAs work.

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Employee benefits for small businesses

Higginbotham

Dental and Vision Insurance. 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. Retirement Plans. Many workers aren’t just earning money to cover their current needs.

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BRI Elevates Mastercard Partnership by Introducing HealthLock to Help Customers Protect Medical Data and Monitor Claims

Benefit Resource Inc.

HealthLock continually monitors medical and prescription claims (as well as vision and dental, if requested) for cardholders who enroll. By syncing with their insurance providers, HealthLock also monitors all of their healthcare (and vision or dental) claims to help make sure they are accurate and not fraudulent.

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More Insurers Pushing Virtual Care for Cost Savings

InterWest Insurance Services

More and more insurers are expanding the use of telemedicine, just as a new study shows promising cost savings of up to 25% from virtual care when implemented properly. It’s envisioned that these stand-alone telehealth benefits would operate similarly to dental and vision benefits, remaining separate from health care plans.

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New Health Plan Prescription Drug Reporting Mandate

AssuredPartners

Filings are not necessary for account-based plans such as Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) or excepted benefit plans, such as a stand-alone Dental/Vision plan. Finally, plan sponsors and insurers must report any reduction in premiums and out-of-pocket costs associated with these rebates, fees, or other remuneration.