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Employers ‘Unwavering’ in Providing Group Health Benefits: Research

InterWest Insurance Services

The poll of 26 health benefits decision-makers at large firms, carried out by The Commonwealth Fund and the Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI), found that despite rising premium and health care costs, they felt obligated to offer health insurance instead of shunting employees to exchanges.

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CARES Act - Impact on HSAs, HCFSAs, and HRAs

AssuredPartners

Consumers may also receive reimbursement for OTC purchases through those accounts. This provision is effective for purchases made after December 31, 2019, and for reimbursements of expenses incurred after December 31, 2019. HSA participants are responsible for tracking their own reimbursements and spending habits.

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Top 10 Employee Benefits for 2021

Best Money Moves

Employers who don’t offer health insurance might want to reconsider and employers who do should audit their healthcare offerings to determine the out of pocket costs of deductibles, prescriptions, copays and then work with benefits brokers to provide better coverage. . 4 Paid Time Off.