The Workcomp Writer

MAY 17, 2022

Texas Mutual, the workers’ compensation carrier for Stevenson’s employer, paid workers’ compensation benefits to and on behalf of Stevenson for his injuries. Stevenson countered that the trial court should limit Texas Mutual’s recovery to $27,519, before deductions for attorney’s fees and expenses to Stephenson’s counsel.

Workers’ Compensation 85

Workers’ Compensation Insurance Carriers Medical Deductions 85

AssuredPartners

AUGUST 5, 2021

Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and the Treasury (together, the Departments) issued a final rule under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and in furtherance of an executive order issued in 2019. Insurance cards must include in-network and out-of-network deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums.

Out of Pocket Cost 69

Out of Pocket Cost Insurance Carriers Pharmaceutical Insurance 69

Corporate Synergies

MARCH 25, 2019

A benefits advocate who delivers the how and why of plan use when employees are asking for assistance helps the employer control health insurance costs. To cut health plan costs, many employers are moving toward a self-funded plan that provides transparency into claims data. As Seen In. More on that in a minute.

Healthcare 40

Healthcare Out of Pocket Cost Insurance Carriers Health Insurance 40

Corporate Synergies

JULY 22, 2019

Adopting an urgent care first mentality can help employees and employers control healthcare costs. But these centers could also help employers minimize expensive emergency room (ER) claims. The cost to the employer (and often the employee) is often far less than the ER. © 2019 Corporate Synergies Group, LLC. As Seen In.

Employee Benefits 40

Employee Benefits Insurance Carriers Healthcare Health Savings Account 40

GRA Benefits Group

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Though deductibles and out-of-pocket limits are more defined, what is covered, and how much is often impossible to predict. Advocates have arrived in the form of third-party vendors, apps, and even insurance carriers. Health insurance carriers are actively placing a stronger emphasis on cost transparency as a result.

Insurance Carriers 52

Insurance Carriers Healthcare Hospitality Insurance 52

Benefits Notes

MARCH 31, 2021

Many of the provisions in this sweeping legislation bring changes to the employee benefits world of which employers should take note and which are summarized below. The ARPA also allows the employer, insurer, or multiemployer plan sponsor who subsided the premiums to offset the cost by claiming a new federal tax credit.

Family and Medical Leave Act 40

Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Benefits Taxes Pension 40

Fringe Benefit Analysts

JANUARY 25, 2021

On top of a $600 Stimulus check that has gone out to Americans, there are many other parts of the law that may affect Employers. Employers should consider the follow parts of The Act that will affect you and your employees ! The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (The Act) was signed into law on December 28th by President Trump.

Family and Medical Leave Act 40

Family and Medical Leave Act Paid Leave Health Insurance Telecommunication 40