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Report Details 3 Trends Driving Employers’ Health Care Costs

InterWest Insurance Services

Pharmacy spending, high-cost claimants and newly developed anti-obesity drugs are expected to shape health benefits and affect the cost of care and health insurance for employers, according to a new report. As a result, demand for these pharmaceuticals has boomed, but not all health plans cover them.

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Spread the Word About Additional HSA Contributions

InterWest Insurance Services

Funds in HSAs can be used to pay for a myriad of out-of-pocket medical-related expenses, pharmaceuticals and medical devices. They are only available to employees enrolled in a high-deductible health plan. Withdrawals to reimburse for these expenses are also not taxed. Not everyone is eligible to participate in an HSA.

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