InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 5, 2022

The biggest concern among employers is the increasing costs that employees have to shoulder for their health benefits. Employers are starting to realize that a high-deductible health plan with an attached health savings account is not a good fit for all of their employees. workers with more medical debt.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 15, 2023

Whether you're transitioning from your parents' insurance, landed your first full-time job, or are simply obtaining coverage for the first time, choosing health plans and employee benefits options can be overwhelming. For starters, let’s look at a few considerations when evaluating health plans for the first time.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

When approaching open enrollment, do … Evaluate available health insurance plans. Increasingly, employers are offering their employees both HSA-eligible health plans (or high-deductible health plans ) and traditional health plans.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 1, 2023

If you are running a business, you need to get an early start on preparations for your small group health plan open enrollment, particularly now as so much confusion abounds about the state of health insurance in the country. Point of service – A POS health plan is a mix between an HMO and a PPO-style health insurance policy.

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WEX Inc.

JULY 24, 2023

And it’s a solution you might already be offering: the health savings account. These accounts provide another way for your employees to diversify their efforts to prepare for retirement. We cover some of the survey findings in this blog post and infographic. IRS Publication 969 outlines health savings accounts.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 22, 2023

If you are running a business, you need to get an early start on preparations for your small group health plan open enrollment, particularly now as so much confusion abounds about the state of health insurance in the country. Point of service – A POS health plan is a mix between an HMO and a PPO-style health insurance policy.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 16, 2023

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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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 18, 2024

With more than half of all private sector employees enrolled in high-deductible health plans , it’s important that employers have in place certain protocols to ensure that they are a success. HSAs are tax-advantaged accounts that allow enrollees to save up to pay qualified medical expenses.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 13, 2023

Employers who were surveyed for a new report expected that group health insurance premiums would increase 5.4% In fact, 64% of large employers (with 500 or more workers) plan to enhance their health insurance and well-being benefits to stay competitive for talent and to keep their staff happy, Mercer found. copay plan).

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InterWest Insurance Services

MAY 18, 2023

A new study has found that people enrolled in traditional PPOs and HMOs are more satisfied with their plans than those who are enrolled in high-deductible health plans. The sticker shock that comes with paying for those deductibles is likely partly responsible for those feelings.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 4, 2022

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. Fortunately, there is another option: a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Qualified medical expenses. How HRAs work.

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WEX Inc.

JANUARY 4, 2023

COBRA can provide important health insurance security when you’ve experienced job loss or another qualifying event. And election of COBRA can affect your ability to use the reimbursement accounts in which you were participating prior to your COBRA eligibility. The information in this blog post is for educational purposes only.

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PeopleKeep

DECEMBER 20, 2021

In recent years, increasing health insurance costs have become inevitable. Many nonprofit benefit packages include a high deductible health plan (HDHP) to keep costs in check. Many nonprofit benefit packages include a high deductible health plan (HDHP) to keep costs in check.

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InterWest Insurance Services

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

These workers are likely going uncovered for their health insurance and risk serious outlays if they have to see a doctor or go to the emergency room. They also miss out on preventative services that insurers are required to provide without cost-sharing and that can help them maintain their health.

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InterWest Insurance Services

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

The IRS has released the 2023 maximum contribution amounts for health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts. The changes, which the IRS releases in November each year, will affect contribution limits for HSAs, FSAs and 401(k) and other retirement accounts. 7,750 for family coverage (up $450).

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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 27, 2023

Even if you are providing them with a robust plan, there are often out-of-pocket cost-sharing and deductibles to contend with. For employees in high-deductible health plans, the costs can be steep. Urge any employees in HDHPs to sock away funds in their attached health savings accounts for future medical expenses.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 20, 2022

Keep in mind that the ritual of choosing a benefits package is a brand-new experience for people who are new to the workforce, and you should prepare to educate new employees on how to effectively choose and use their new coverages, as well as all the details like premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 2, 2023

Employers offer flexible savings accounts and health savings accounts to their employees so they can build up funds with pre-tax dollars to pay for health care and related expenses.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 26, 2022

Nearly 40% of employers surveyed by the Kaiser Family Foundation in November 2021 said that they had made changes to their mental health and substance abuse benefits since the pandemic started. Health care affordability also correlates to sacrifices in care, including mental health care. The Centivo report found that: S.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 16, 2022

One in five workers surveyed said that health care and health insurance are a major factor when deciding to accept a job, compared with only 13% of human resources executives, according to the “2022 Health at Work” survey by Quest Diagnostics.

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InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It’s almost time for group health insurance open enrollment and your top priority should be to drive participation by helping your employees make informed decisions about their options. The lower the premium on the plan, the higher the deductibles and copays. Get an early start If your plan year starts Jan.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MAY 23, 2022

15, all health insurers are required to reimburse covered individuals for up to eight at-home COVID-19 tests per month. By keeping your staff informed of developments like these, they can save money and take advantage of this benefit more fully. For example, under a Biden administration executive order, as of Jan.

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Business Management Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

Different benefits appeal to different teams, but what matters most is providing more than just the bare minimum—health insurance, workers’ compensation, and a competitive salary. In this blog, we’ll talk about different types of fringe benefits and how employers can make the most of what’s available.

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 3, 2021

While some employees’ eyes are bound to gloss over while someone is explaining the various plan options, their networks, their copays, deductibles and more, it pays to take the time to explain them step by step. Avoid getting bogged down in health insurance jargon and keep it simple. The simpler the better. Know your crew.

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Employers looking for ways to decrease their group health insurance outlays over the past decade have been turning to high-deductible health plans as they offer lower up-front premiums. It means getting the deductible amounts right and educating them on how to best use these plans. Too-high deductibles.

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Empuls

JULY 11, 2023

In this blog, we will discuss tax free or non taxable employee benefits. tax free benefits are those that provide financial advantages for both employees and employers by avoiding certain taxes and deductions. The primary purpose of this blog is to explore various tax free employee benefits and shed light on their advantages.

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PeopleStrategy

JULY 8, 2019

Health benefits payment terms. Deductible : the amount an employee must pay out-of-pocket each year before their insurance kicks in; this does not apply to preventative care, like annual physicals. Co-insurance: the amount an employee must pay after meeting their deductible; under most plans, this is around 20% of full price.

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AssuredPartners

MARCH 31, 2020

Consumers may also receive reimbursement for OTC purchases through those accounts. It does not have an expiration date.n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Implementation Tips:"},{"insert":"nNo changes are necessary to implement these changes to a Health Savings Account.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JUNE 6, 2019

Screening mammograms are free through almost every insurance plan. From ACA marketplace insurance, to private and group health insurance. So it is subject to the typical insurance plan red tape. If you haven’t met your deductible, you will have to pay a portion of the cost-sharing based on your plan.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

OCTOBER 24, 2019

An out-of-pocket expense, according to HealthCare.gov , is “Your expenses for medical care that aren’t reimbursed by insurance. Now, which pre-tax account you can enroll in depends on what kind of health insurance you have. Type of Insurance Plan. Pre-tax Account You Can Enroll In*.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MARCH 12, 2019

This may be the shortest blog on pre-tax benefits you will ever read. In sum, you submit a claim for reimbursement in order to pay yourself back from your pre-tax account. When employees sign up for benefits like health insurance and pre-tax benefits. However, that is not what this account is used for. Not kidding.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

APRIL 5, 2023

On March 29, 2023, the US Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury (the Departments) issued a set of Frequently Asked […] The post Preparing for the End of the COVID-19 Emergency: Tri-Agencies Issue FAQs to Assist Plans and Issuers appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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