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United States Trends in Health Insurance for Private Employers

Global People Strategist

As the cost of healthcare continues to rise, private employers are searching for new and innovative ways to provide health insurance for their employees. Here we will take a look at some of the latest trends in health insurance for private employers. The Rise of High Deductible Health Plans. Final Thoughts.

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Learn the dos and don’ts of open enrollment

WEX Inc.

It’s your best chance to evaluate your healthcare needs and identify opportunities to better support yourself and your family. If you’re one of that majority, you may be missing out on multiple ways to save, either through the health plan you choose or through the benefits you enroll in.

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7 considerations when choosing a health plan for the first time

WEX Inc.

For first-time health insurance and benefits electees, we’re kicking off a three-part blog series just for you to walk through considerations when making these decisions. For starters, let’s look at a few considerations when evaluating health plans for the first time. Be mindful of health insurance enrollment periods.

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Maximizing Health Savings and Financial Flexibility through a Well-Designed Benefits Package

Benefit Resource Inc.

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are two of the most effective instruments for optimizing health savings and financial flexibility for both employers and employees among the different components of a comprehensive benefits strategy.

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How employers can contribute to HSAs

PeopleKeep

Many organizations provide a health savings account (HSA) to their employees to offset rising healthcare costs. While HSAs are employee-owned accounts, many employers wonder if they can contribute to their employees’ HSAs, and—if so—how much. But employer contributions to HSA rules can be challenging to manage.

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Employee reminders for the 2019 tax year

BerniePortal

Trying to beat the tax time rush? Mid-January marks the start of tax season! Now's a good time for HR to advise employees to review paycheck withholdings and health care items. Along with the new W-4, the IRS has updated its online tax withholding estimator. Review Health Savings Account.

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How a group coverage HRA and an HSA compare

PeopleKeep

If you’re looking to supplement your organization’s group health insurance plan to help cover your employees’ out-of-pocket costs, you have two main options: Section 105 plans , such as the group coverage HRAs (GCHRAs), and Section 125 cafeteria plans , such as health savings accounts (HSAs).