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4.4 million employees are covered by corporate health insurance

Employee Benefits

More than four million people are now covered by health insurance through their employer, according to data from the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The number of employees benefitting from health insurance increased by 8% from four million in 2021 to 4.4 million in 2022. The post 4.4

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Which states require you to have health insurance?

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One initial aspect of the ACA required all Americans to obtain health insurance that provided minimum essential coverage (MEC) through their employer or on an individual basis or pay a federal tax penalty. The federal government has since repealed the health coverage requirement and penalty known as the individual mandate.

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Why do employers offer health insurance?

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Health insurance is one of the most sought-after benefits an organization can offer. But few know why employers started providing health insurance in the first place. Employer-sponsored health insurance became widely adopted during World War II.

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Can I pair employer benefits with premium tax credits?

PeopleKeep

Many employers are moving away from traditional group health insurance by offering more affordable and flexible health benefits like health reimbursement arrangements (HRA) or health stipends. At the same time, many employees are taking advantage of health insurance subsidies, such as premium tax credits.

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2022 Health Insurance Outlook, Changes

InterWest Insurance Services

In addition, new rulemaking is likely to be introduced in 2022 that will affect health plans, including non-discrimination rules for wellness plans and new rules governing what must be included on insurance plan ID cards. The CAA created a number of new requirements that affect health insurance and coverage.

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Employee wellness matters: Exploring the benefits of health insurance

Higginbotham

An employee wellness program is a driver of success and sustainability for any organization in any industry, and the core of an effective strategy for employee wellness is comprehensive health insurance coverage. However, increasing inflation amidst World War II brought a wage freeze in 1942.

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21 Financial Events and Trends During 2021

Money Talk

Insurance- COBRA premium assistance for health insurance was provided under the American Rescue Plan Act and Medicaid enrollment surpassed 80 million. There were also large premium increases nationwide for homeowners and flood insurance. The final moratorium ended on 8/26/21 with a Supreme Court ruling.

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