BerniePortal

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Copays, deductibles, and coinsurance are all out-of-pocket expenses that represent the portion that an individual is required to pay either before or after health insurance covers additional costs.

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PeopleKeep

DECEMBER 10, 2021

For most people, open enrollment is that time of year when choosing health insurance is crucial. It can be difficult to make sure you have the coverage you need without paying more than you have to.

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Higginbotham

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

A deductible is an amount that the insurer and insured have agreed to deduct from the value of a loss before the insurance company pays the remainder, up to the limits of a commercial property or liability insurance policy. Policy Limits Include the Deductible. Deductibles Help Insurers and Insureds.

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Money Talk

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

One of the largest items in household budgets is car insurance. According to Bankrate, the average annual cost of car insurance in June 2022 was $1,771 per year ($148 per month) for full coverage and $545 for just the minimum coverage required by state law. Do you want to save money on car insurance without sacrificing needed coverage?

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 10, 2022

Employers who offer health savings account-eligible high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) to employees can significantly expand pre-deductible coverage for certain drugs used to manage chronic conditions — with only a tiny effect on premiums. no deductible and no coinsurance), the net impact on premiums was an increase of 4.7%.

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Honeybee

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

An infographic showing how Honeybee allows users to personalize their benefits, and how it relates to deductibles and co-insurance. The post Deductibles & Co-Insurance: Personalize Your Benefits (Infographic) appeared first on Honeybee Benefits.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

MARCH 22, 2022

Effective April 1, 2022, high-deductible health plans can once again offer first-dollar coverage for telehealth and other remote services without making participants ineligible for health savings account (“HSA”) contributions.

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PeopleKeep

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

When considering health insurance policies for your organization, you may have wondered if it’s better to have a low deductible health plan (LDHP) or a high deductible health plan (HDHP). While HDHPs have higher deductibles than LDHPs, as the name implies, there can be benefits to taking on the risk.

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CorpStrat

JULY 30, 2021

What if we told you there was a way you can deduct all of the medical expenses that are not covered by your insurance plan. We’re talking about things like deductibles, co-insurance, doctor visits, doctor’s who don’t take insurance, eyeglasses, therapy, etc. Doesn’t that sound interesting?

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PeopleKeep

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

However, an S-corporation’s health insurance can be a tricky matter. While S-corp employees can claim employee health insurance as a tax-free benefit, shareholders who own more than 2% of the company stock don’t get this same perk. For these individuals, tax-advantaged health insurance is more complicated.

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Patriot Software

AUGUST 22, 2022

And chances are, you probably have to deal with a few types of payroll deductions, like 401(k) or health insurance, when paying employees. But, what happens when you have to deal with a deduction that you don’t have consent for, like a correction for a payroll error? […] READ MORE.

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Patriot Software

JUNE 21, 2021

Providing health insurance benefits to your employees can leave you with a lot of questions. If you have your employees contribute to their premiums, you have to know how to deduct the cost from their gross pay. But, are payroll deductions for health insurance pre-tax?

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AssuredPartners

JUNE 28, 2023

The latest pandemic-related guidance to go away is the special rule that enabled high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) to cover COVID-19 testing and treatment for plan enrollees prior to them fulfilling their minimum deductible amount.

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Stratus.HR

JUNE 11, 2021

High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) are growing more and more popular each year. Well, there’s a flipside of HDHPs and HSAs that includes a higher deductible and added out-of-pocket costs. However, if it’s not part of your medical plan, that expense won’t go towards meeting your deductible.

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AssuredPartners

MAY 11, 2021

Many savvy aircraft owners / risk managers ask if accepting higher deductibles on their aviation insurance will result in a decrease in premium. Increasing deductibles generally save insurance companies money in areas of insurance that have a high loss frequency, like auto insurance. is unfortunately common.

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Employee Benefit News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Fred Turner, CEO of Curative, explains why employers need to break away from traditional health plans.

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PeopleKeep

MAY 28, 2020

We spend a lot of time talking about how you can save money by raising the deductible on your health insurance plan. In case you're still skeptical, let's go over some real numbers from an online quote engine so we can see how a high deductible health plan (HDHP) works in action.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 11, 2023

Commercial property insurance rates remain stubbornly high in California for businesses with properties that are susceptible to wildfire risks. To make matters worse, more insurers are either scaling back or ceasing to cover businesses in these areas, resulting in many companies scrambling to find replacement coverage.

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Money Talk

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Tax Write-Off for Self-Employment Tax - On line 15 of Schedule 2 (for a 1040 form), self-employed workers can write off the deductible portion of their self-employment tax (calculated on Schedule SE), which will lower adjusted gross income (AGI), a trigger for many other taxes.

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InterWest Insurance Services

APRIL 27, 2023

A new report has found that small businesses that purchase their group health insurance online or through payroll vendors saw the largest premium hikes in 2022, significantly higher than those that went through brokers. Gap plans can help by providing coverage when employees have not met their health care deductible.

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Money Talk

JUNE 16, 2023

Of course, policy deductibles (e.g., $500) If you have material you would like to remove immediately, because it could be a health hazard, ask your insurance agent for instruction. Keep copies of information provided to the insurance company. Reach Out for Help - Review the settlement process outlined in your insurance policy.

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PeopleKeep

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The percentage of workers covered under HDHP plans has increased from four percent of all employer-sponsored health insurance plans in 2006 to 31 percent in 2020. A high deductible health plan (HDHP) paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA) is growing in popularity because it allows employees to pay for medical expenses tax-free.

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WEX Inc.

APRIL 25, 2024

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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Workers' Compensation Perspectives

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Many students I encounter assume that workers’ compensation is simply another variant of traditional insurance. Exclusive Remedy Workers’ compensation is considered a form of “social insurance” and operates based on a social contract between management and labor. of total employment and 87.3%

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Higginbotham

MARCH 14, 2024

Rebuilding after a fire, storm or other disaster can be expensive, especially without the proper insurance coverage. Because the average homeowner may not have enough cash to cover repair costs, hazard insurance is a critical part of homeowners’ insurance coverage. What is home hazard insurance?

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PeopleKeep

MAY 21, 2020

Employers offering a high deductible health plan (HDHP) have several ways to supplement the low-coverage and make the benefit more meaningful. One way is to offer a group coverage HRA (GCHRA) which enables employers to reimburse employees for out-of-pocket expenses. Another is to offer an HSA alongside the HDHP.

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Money Talk

MARCH 22, 2023

I recently attended a NY Public Library webinar about tax planning and below is a summary: Standard Deduction - 2023 saw the largest ever automatic adjustment to standard deductions since indexing was introduced in the 1980s. A larger standard deduction means that taxpayers can shelter more income from income taxes.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 6, 2023

More and more insurers are expanding the use of telemedicine, just as a new study shows promising cost savings of up to 25% from virtual care when implemented properly. This is good news for patients and employers, who may end up benefiting from lower plan costs, as well as lower out-of-pocket expenses for employees.

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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. Providers in an insurer’s network may charge vastly different rates for the same procedure.

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 9, 2021

In addition, new rulemaking is likely to be introduced in 2022 that will affect health plans, including non-discrimination rules for wellness plans and new rules governing what must be included on insurance plan ID cards. 1, 2022, HDHPs must charge enrollees for telehealth services if they have not yet met their deductible. .

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InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 18, 2023

Skyrocketing claims costs and higher accident rates are pressuring the commercial auto insurance market, as insurers impose increasingly larger rate hikes and more are pulling out of the market or restricting who they will cover. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau , there were 64,000 such theft claims in the U.S.

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 28, 2021

For example, even with insurance, treating a broken leg or undergoing emergency appendicitis surgery can mean thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket medical costs. Fortunately, employers can help by offering their workers voluntary hospital indemnity insurance that can provide peace of mind in case they have a serious medical episode.

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Money Talk

JANUARY 4, 2024

Life Insurance - This is money transferred to a beneficiary via a deceased person’s life insurance policy. Like inheritances, life insurance is generally not subject to income tax. Tax Refund Adjustments - Sometimes people miss a tax credit, deduction, or adjustment and need to file an amended tax return.

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InterWest Insurance Services

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Commercial property insurance rates remain stubbornly high in California for businesses with properties that are susceptible to wildfire risks. To make matters worse, more insurers are either scaling back or ceasing to cover businesses in these areas, resulting in many companies scrambling to find replacement coverage.

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InterWest Insurance Services

APRIL 27, 2022

Surprise bills and billing errors are driving growing dissatisfaction among Millennials and Gen Zers with their health insurance, a new study has found. Already facing outsized medical cost hits, an increase in billing mistakes and surprise bills is contributing to a dim view of health insurance among Millennials and Gen Zers.

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HR Lineup

JANUARY 29, 2024

A pay stub not only serves as a record of an employee’s earnings but also provides crucial information about deductions, taxes, and other financial details. Deductions: Federal and state taxes Social Security and Medicare contributions Health insurance premiums Retirement contributions 4. Deductions and Taxes 1.

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Money Talk

JANUARY 18, 2023

Not surprisingly, much of the news was negative; e.g., soaring prices for food, gas, utilities, cars, insurance, and more. Standard Deduction - The amount of income taxpayers can shelter from income taxes rises with inflation (e.g., for couples filing jointly, the standard deduction is $27,700 in 2023 vs. $25,900 in 2022).

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