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Waiving HDHP Deductibles Has Little Effect on Premiums, Study Says

InterWest Insurance Services

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

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17 Items That Need To Be Included In Your Employee Handbook

Genesis HR Solutions

It also clarifies the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations for paying overtime. There’s a lot you need to know about classifying your employees the right way based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The federal overtime provisions are contained in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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What employees expect from benefits packages

Business Management Daily

Despite the emergence of the healthcare marketplace, people still look to their employer as the first and most cost-effective choice for medical insurance. According to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), U.S. companies with 50 or more full-time employees must provide health insurance. Medical plans with no or low-cost deductibles.

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Navigating employee benefits: A comprehensive guide for growing businesses

Insperity

Health insurance Health insurance aims to assist employees with the costs of obtaining medical care. This is one of the most critically important benefits to employees, given the generally high costs associated with medical care. Most employers offer their employees PTO – usually between 10 to 14 days per year at minimum.

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Budgeting and Prepping for Open Enrollment

InterWest Insurance Services

Preferred provider organizations – PPOs contract with hospital and provider networks to help control costs. For 2024, for a plan to qualify as an HDHP the deductible must be at least $1,400 for an individual and $2,800 for a family. While they will cover services outside of the network, the cost is higher than going in-network.

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Budgeting and Prepping for Open Enrollment

InterWest Insurance Services

Preferred provider organizations – PPOs contract with hospital and provider networks to help control costs. For 2024, for a plan to qualify as an HDHP the deductible must be at least $1,400 for an individual and $2,800 for a family. While they will cover services outside of the network, the cost is higher than going in-network.