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Examples of fringe benefits by category

Business Management Daily

A good regular salary may have been enough years ago, back when government subsidies managed things like healthcare and retirement, but those programs have become less and less effective. HMO plans often have lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs compared to other plans. Most employees expect benefits. People want more.

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Employers ‘Unwavering’ in Providing Group Health Benefits: Research

InterWest Insurance Services

Large employers are unwavering in their plans to continue offering group health plans to their workers instead of funding individual reimbursement accounts that would allow them to shop for plans on government-run exchanges, according to new research.

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Identify Your Workers’ Needs, Consider Costs before Open Enrollment

InterWest Insurance Services

Employees have a right to understand the costs they’ll be facing in each plan, including: Their share of the premium, Their deductible, Their copays or coinsurance, and Other out-of-pocket expenses. Typically, the higher the premium on a plan, the lower the employee’s out-of-pocket costs are.

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The Dire Need for a Meaningful Fringe Increase

AssuredPartners

It is unclear whether the federal government maintains that benefit costs are transitory or, perhaps, those analyzing the data did not account for the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic would have on benefit claims and costs.

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Healthcare Must be Focused on the Patient Journey 

HR Professionals Magazine

Insulin prices have increased 600 percent over the last 20 years causing many consumers to be at risk of non-adherence due to cost. 4 Solving the Affordability Issue – Legislation Influence The Inflation Reduction Act , a spending package Congress approved in 2022, capped insulin out-of-pocket costs at $35 for Americans with Medicare.

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CARES Act - Impact on HSAs, HCFSAs, and HRAs

AssuredPartners

In addition, plans must cover all qualifying preventive items, services or vaccines for COVID-19 once developed, without cost-sharing. "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"n"},{"insert":"The sole exception to the cost-sharing rules is for church groups and government-sponsored health plans.

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2022 New Compliance Considerations Keep Popping Up 

HR Professionals Magazine

Insurance ID Cards – Insurance ID cards must include in-network and out-of-network deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums and a telephone number and website address for assistance. Plans are required to confirm compliance with this rule by submitting an attestation form annually to government regulators.