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Captive Health Insurance and Prescription Drug Costs

AssuredPartners

"Organizations invest an enormous amount of financial capital into their health insurance plans, and pharmacy costs continue to increase every year," states Kathryn Simmons, CWCP, CWCC, Vice President Operations, AssuredPartners West Virginia. A good example is the lifesaving drug Zolgensma, which has a price tag of $2.1

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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. “We liked to have control. “We liked to have control.

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Employers Wrestling with Covering Weight-Loss Drugs

InterWest Insurance Services

The explosion in demand for new, costly and highly effective weight-loss and diabetes drugs is poised to play an outsized role in increasing the cost of health care, and in turn, health insurance in America. in 2023, compared to an increase of 6.4% in 2022, according to a report by Mercer.

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Best Employee Benefits in Light Manufacturing

Winston Benefits

If your company is involved in manufacturing, you know that offering strong benefits is a must. Manufacturing jobs tend to have better benefits than many other industries, so staying competitive can be difficult. If you’re involved in light manufacturing, these top benefits can help you stand out. Strong Health Benefits.

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New Approaches to Managing Health Care Costs, Improving Outcomes

InterWest Insurance Services

As health insurance and health care costs continue climbing, some employers are taking new and innovative steps to tamp down costs for themselves and their covered employees while not sacrificing the quality of care they receive. The following are some strategies that employers are pursuing.

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New Health Plan Prescription Drug Reporting Mandate

AssuredPartners

For fully insured plans, health insurance carriers will be responsible for making the necessary reporting from a legal standpoint. Employers who sponsor self-funded health plans should coordinate with their self-funded TPA and pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) to ensure timely reporting of the required data.

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Stressed, Burned Out Workers May Compromise Safety

InterWest Insurance Services

On top of that, there’s been an increase in mental health issues, while outside factors like household finances can also add to an employee’s stress, making them less mindful at work. This includes construction, manufacturing, warehousing, health care and transportation. Stress can lead to substance use disorders.