InterWest Insurance Services

FEBRUARY 20, 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. The employer can also contribute to its employees’ HSAs to encourage participation.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 16, 2022

More employers are including narrow provider network insurance plans among their plan offerings to their employees to give them a lower-cost premium option. While these plans have been mainstays on Affordable Care Act marketplaces, employers have been slow to adopt them. There is no limit if your employee goes out of network.

Employment 98

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HR Professionals Magazine

MAY 4, 2023

Hypertension and diabetes are risk factors for cardiovascular disease, which accounts for one-third of all deaths in the US and costs that exceed $1 trillion per year. What Should Employers Do? The good news is that if employers take these two essential steps, they can start improving the health of their workforce.

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InterWest Insurance Services

APRIL 18, 2024

Consider adding a direct primary care benefit, which allows workers and covered family members unlimited appointments with their primary care physician with no out-of-pocket costs. Employers nationwide are responding to the employee mental health crisis by expanding their leave programs.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MAY 25, 2022

A new survey has found that managing health care costs and expanding mental health benefits will be a top priority for U.S. employers as they ramp up benefits to compete for talent in the tight job market spawned by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s the direction many employers are going, according to the survey.

Employment 97

Employment Out of Pocket Cost Health Insurance Insurance 97

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. The employer can also contribute to its employees’ HSAs to encourage participation.

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Stratus.HR

JUNE 11, 2021

Considering they have lower premiums and provide the ability to use pre-tax dollars to pay for out-of-pocket costs, what’s not to love? Well, there’s a flipside of HDHPs and HSAs that includes a higher deductible and added out-of-pocket costs. Is a lower deductible worth the higher out-of-pocket costs?

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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 26, 2022

Mental health issues have come to the fore during the COVID-19 pandemic, spurring employers to expect their group health plans to do more for their workers in this area. workers are increasingly having difficulties in paying for health care, particularly due to high copays, deductibles and other health plan cost-sharing elements.

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Employer Connection

APRIL 9, 2024

Employees can shop for medical procedures provided by doctors and facilities in their area to find high-quality, affordable care and get an out-of-pocket cost estimate. The easy-to-use, intuitive tool is offered at no additional cost to covered employees via their employer-sponsored plan.

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PeopleKeep

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

One of the biggest factors is how high your out-of-pocket costs will be. One option that appeals to many employers is the zero-deductible health plan because it means the insurance company will start accepting claims from the very beginning. There are many factors to consider when it comes to selecting health insurance.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 22, 2023

With recent new regulations, options have changed for employers and you need to stay focused on maximizing your outcomes within your budget. Going out of network is discouraged with high out-of-pocket costs. Preferred provider organizations – PPOs contract with hospital and provider networks to help control costs.

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Griffin Benefits

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

It isn’t a secret that medical care is expensive, and many out-of-pocket costs under health plans have increased. The KFF Health Care Debt Survey finds that 41% of adults currently have some debt caused by medical or dental bills, many of which were one-time, unexpected costs. THE IMPACT ON EMPLOYER GROUP HEALTH PLANS.

Medical 83

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 1, 2023

With recent new regulations, options have changed for employers and you need to stay focused on maximizing your outcomes within your budget. Going out of network is discouraged with high out-of-pocket costs. Preferred provider organizations – PPOs contract with hospital and provider networks to help control costs.

Family and Medical Leave Act 98

Family and Medical Leave Act Out of Pocket Cost Deductions Deductible 98

InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 29, 2023

A new study has found that most employer-sponsored family health plans are increasingly unaffordable for workers due to rising costs and them footing a significant part of the premium, even with employer assistance. But consumers also benefit from these plans through lower overall out-of-pocket expenses.

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Business Management Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

Fringe benefits are how employers make up the gap. In this blog, we’ll talk about different types of fringe benefits and how employers can make the most of what’s available. Unfortunately, having insurance coverage tied to employment puts employers in a difficult position. People want more.

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PeopleKeep

JANUARY 18, 2022

For many employers offering a group health insurance plan, adding a supplemental benefit in addition to the group plan can help offset your employees’ out-of-pocket costs. One way to supplement your group health insurance plan is through an integrated HRA, also known as a group coverage HRA (GCHRA).

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Higginbotham

MARCH 28, 2023

and employers bear much of the burden. In addition to meeting ACA requirements, offering attractive benefits enables employers to compete for top workers. A better option than reducing benefits is to learn how to manage employer health care costs. Health insurance costs have been rising. per hour in September 2022.

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PeopleKeep

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Whether or not you’ll have any out-of-pocket costs. We’ll cover: Why someone might have two health insurance plans. How to coordinate primary and secondary health insurance plans. How to determine which insurance is primary and which is secondary.

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InterWest Insurance Services

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

A new report has found that the top driver of health care costs in the U.S. is chronic conditions, emphasizing the role that employers can assume in helping their employees better maintain these ailments. As a result, chronic conditions play an outsized role in the cost of group health insurance. Routine immunizations.

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Out of Pocket Cost Education Insurance Health Insurance 97

InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 2, 2023

Employers offer flexible savings accounts and health savings accounts to their employees so they can build up funds with pre-tax dollars to pay for health care and related expenses. Employers can offer one of two options to give their employees more time to spend their funds: Grace period — You can provide an extra 2.5

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 10, 2023

While drugmakers have been assailed for years for increasing their prices and driving the cost of medications higher and higher, there is another player in the health care space that is receiving increased scrutiny: pharmacy benefit managers. PBMs typically contract with both insurers (or self-insured employers) and pharmacies.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 22, 2023

market, in March 2023 announced that they will cap the cost of insulin for people with private insurance plans. That includes those on employer-sponsored group health plans and plans purchased on a government-run exchange. Out of that population, 8.4 Three drugmakers, which account for roughly 90% of the insulin in the U.S.

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Money Talk

JUNE 29, 2022

This is a great time to increase emergency savings or automatic deposits into an employer retirement savings plan (e.g., Even 1% more of pay in increased savings can result in thousands of dollars more in later life, especially if that savings is matched by an employer. 401(k) or 403(b) plan). child care, loan) ends.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MAY 26, 2023

While drugmakers have been assailed for years for increasing their prices and driving the cost of medications higher and higher, there is another player in the health care space that is receiving increased scrutiny: pharmacy benefit managers. PBMs typically contract with both insurers (or self-insured employers) and pharmacies.

Out of Pocket Cost 98

Out of Pocket Cost Manufacturing Insurance Medical 98

The Workcomp Writer

MARCH 20, 2023

The Fegley Case In September 1977, Sheets sustained an injury during the course and scope of his employment with the employer [Sheets died after he had filed a petition for review with the Commonwealth Court. The employer noted that the WC Act defined a WC carrier as an insurer. Work.Comp.App.Bd. A19-0491 (filed Mar.

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InterWest Insurance Services

APRIL 27, 2023

Overall rates for employers with 10 or fewer employees saw their family plan health insurance premiums jump 12% from 2021, compared to just 5.4% The Ease report notes that those higher premiums are likely hurting those small employers more than larger SMBs with between 51 and 250 workers.

Health Insurance 98

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 4, 2023

This is excellent news for employers and HR professionals who want to provide employees with access to affordable healthcare services. But what does this extension mean, and how can employers take advantage of it? HOW WILL THIS LAW AFFECT EMPLOYERS? A WIN FOR EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES ALIKE. WHAT DOES THE EXTENSION INCLUDE?

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Employer Connection

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Employees can shop for medical procedures provided by doctors and facilities in their area to find high-quality, affordable care and get an out-of-pocket cost estimate. The easy-to-use, intuitive tool is offered at no additional cost to covered employees via their employer-sponsored plan.

Healthcare 40

Healthcare Out of Pocket Cost Life Insurance Medical 40

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. Cost of temporary workers. Overtime costs. Absenteeism. Illness-related presenteeism.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 20, 2023

If you have a high deductible health plan, which can be paired with an HSA (Health Savings Account), talk to your insurer or employer about any available discounts or incentive programs that may reduce your out-of-pocket costs.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In today’s dynamic workplace landscape, employers are realizing that fostering employee well-being extends far beyond traditional compensation packages. Healthy employees are not only happier and more productive but also contribute to lower healthcare costs for both themselves and their employers.

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Employer Connection

JUNE 15, 2023

Employees can shop for medical procedures provided by doctors and facilities in their area to find high-quality, affordable care and get an out-of-pocket cost estimate. The easy-to-use, intuitive tool is offered at no additional cost to covered employees via their employer-sponsored plan.

Healthcare 40

Healthcare Out of Pocket Cost Life Insurance Medical 40

Benefit Resource Inc.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Offering pre-tax benefits is the first step in helping employees lower out-of-pocket expenses, but employers should also make sure to explain the associated financial benefits. It’s important that employers are equipped to provide sound guidance on out-of-pocket costs, coverage options and resources like HSA calculators.

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Out of Pocket Cost Insurance Carriers Management Finance 98

InterWest Insurance Services

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As health insurance and health care costs continue rising, more employers and health plans are turning to centers of excellence to manage patients with chronic conditions. The employer and/or health plan saves money by not having to shell out thousands for surgery that could have been avoided.

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AssuredPartners

JULY 14, 2020

The Trump administration, for some time now, has been working to allow certain organizations to opt-out of offering birth control to employees without "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"also"},{"insert":" providing an alternate coverage arrangement and this ruling is certainly a tentative fulfillment of those efforts.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 6, 2023

The latest insurer to announce an expansion of its telemedicine offerings is UnitedHealthcare, which recently said it would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for its 24/7 Virtual Visits program for eligible members enrolled in fully insured employer-sponsored plans, starting July 1.

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PeopleKeep

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Employers offering a high deductible health plan (HDHP) have several ways to offset the higher out-of-pocket costs and make the benefit more meaningful for employees. One way is to offer a health savings account (HSA) alongside the HDHP.

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