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New Transparency Requirements for Health Plans

AssuredPartners

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.

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Baby Health Insurance Playbook: 5 Steps to Plan for a Newborn

Corporate Synergies

Patient financial responsibility is on the rise—average out-of-pocket costs rose 11% in 2017 alone. 1 Many of them are still learning how to choose the right benefits each year so they get the coverage they need without overpaying or getting stuck with unexpected costs. © 2019 Corporate Synergies Group, LLC.

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Benefits Advocate: The Secret to Healthcare Literacy and Cost Control

Corporate Synergies

Rather than reaching out to an insurance carrier first, whose issue resolution success is measured based on the call time, employees contact their benefits advocate. This expert is trained to answer questions, deal with insurance claims and support employees on their medical journey.