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Chronic Conditions Driving Health Care Costs

InterWest Insurance Services

For example, an employee wellness program may provide employees with diabetes with glucose meters, insulin pumps, diabetes educators and online support groups. Employee wellness programs can help employees adopt healthier behaviors and lifestyles by providing them with information, motivation, support and resources.

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Examples of fringe benefits by category

Business Management Daily

Healthcare plans usually fall into the following three categories: Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) : Employees select a primary care physician (PCP) from a network of healthcare providers, then use a referral system to see a specialist. HMO plans often have lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs compared to other plans.

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Navigating HSAs and the Health, Wealth, and Wellness Triangle

Benefit Resource Inc.

In today’s dynamic workplace landscape, employers are realizing that fostering employee well-being extends far beyond traditional compensation packages. The Health, Wealth, Wellness Triangle has emerged as a framework that acknowledges the interconnectedness of personal health, financial stability, and overall wellness.

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New Insulin Price Cap Could End Up Saving Payers Money in the Long Run

HR Digest

In January, the Inflation Reduction Act capped the monthly out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 for seniors on Medicare. Reducing out-of-pocket cost-sharing for insulin does mean payers and insurers may be covering a greater share of the costs.

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How to manage employer health care costs

Higginbotham

The following five strategies can help you control employer health care costs without sacrificing quality. Invest in Employee Wellness If you want to lower your employer health care costs, it makes sense to encourage your employees to be as healthy as possible. Encourage employees to use their benefits.

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Little-Known Things to Consider When Shopping for Group Health Insurance

Insperity

Factor these tips into your buying process, and you’ll be on your way to getting a plan that will serve you and your employees well for years to come. The main oversight: Ruling out HSA-qualified plans. In addition, employer contributions to an HSA can keep out-of-pocket costs reasonable for employees.

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Top 3 Hiring Trends for 2020

Best Money Moves

Providing healthy snacks and space where employees can rest and reset on their breaks is investing in the health and wellbeing of employees. .