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Hospital Indemnity Insurance a Key Voluntary Benefit

InterWest Insurance Services

But if you have an 80-20 plan, your worker is still responsible for her deductible (averaging over $1,600), plus 20% of that cost, or over $6,000. That leaves your worker exposed to a total out-of-pocket cost of over $7,600. Little or no cost to the employer. Few people can cover that.

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Identify Your Workers’ Needs, Consider Costs before Open Enrollment

InterWest Insurance Services

With answers and feedback in hand you can create a benefits package that is more appealing to them, which in turn gives you a competitive edge when attracting and retaining workers. Engage employees and solicit feedback through quarterly employee-benefits round table meetings. Get an early start If your plan year starts Jan.

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How to offer health insurance as a small business

Higginbotham

Although it may seem easier to boost wages and forget about employee benefits, due to potential tax breaks, offering health insurance can be a financially sound strategy. A benefits package can also boost your company’s bottom line by supporting a healthy workforce. If you need more guidance, Higginbotham can help. Learn more.