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What is an HDHP?

WEX Inc.

High-deductible health plans (HDHPs) have become increasingly popular over the last few years by offering unique features and benefits that appeal to many individuals and families. An HDHP is a type of health plan characterized by its higher deductibles and typically lower premiums compared to traditional health plans.

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Smallest Firms See Largest Health Insurance Hikes

InterWest Insurance Services

While high-deductible health plan (HDHP) enrollment grew at an astounding 68% between 2021 and 2022, they only accounted for 6% of group health plan enrollment. Some employers have gravitated towards HDHPs to reduce their and their employees’ overall premium spend, but these plans come at a cost: more out-of-pocket costs for workers.

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8 Ways Employers and Employees Can Save On Prescription Medications

Griffin Benefits

With over half of today's workforce enrolled in high-deductible health plans (51%), a majority of insured individuals are now on the hook for deductibles of at least $1,400. In doing so, you'll be helping them to become better consumers of healthcare and more satisfied enrollees in high deductible health plans.

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FSA eligible expenses — what purchases count?

Business Management Daily

They may also be questioning whether they have a need for an FSA and if so, how much they should choose to have deducted each month. Here is what you need to know to figure out if an expense is FSA eligible. Limited Purpose FSA: An FSA that covers out-of-pocket costs for dental and vision care, but not standard medical care.

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Health Expenses a Major Source of Mental Health Issues for U.S. Workers

InterWest Insurance Services

The report on the study by the health care consulting company Centivo urges employers to consider new ways to reduce the medical financial burden some of their employees may be experiencing. It stressed two main points: High deductibles — The report found one of the main drivers of stress was high deductibles and other out-of-pocket costs.

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The Consolidated Appropriations Act: 2021’s Employee Benefits Provisions

McNees

The plan may also not require prior authorization for these out-of-network services and may not impose any other conditions to coverage which are not imposed upon similar in-network providers. The amounts paid by the participant must be applied toward the participant’s deductible and out-of-pocket limits. Student Loans.

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ACA Repeal & Replace - New House Bill Details

AssuredPartners

The good news for many of our clients is that the Congress has listened to you and us as your brokers, consultants, agents and administrators. This fund could be used to lower out-of-pocket costs, or to promote access to preventive care, etc. Medicaid wind-down.