Global People Strategist

JUNE 8, 2022

While Thailand may be popular for its tourism, it has much more to offer, such as the country’s healthcare system for citizens and tourists alike. This blog will give a better understanding of the healthcare programs in the country. Thai Healthcare System. Public health. Private health insurance.

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PeopleKeep

AUGUST 19, 2020

Individual health insurance is more affordable than group health insurance. Also, under the Affordable Care Act, individual health plans must cover all individuals regardless of health , which was not previously the case. Tax credits are also available for qualifying employees.

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PeopleKeep

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Organizations of all sizes are feeling the pressure of rising healthcare costs. For many employers, health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) are one of the best options to offset rising healthcare costs and provide employees with tax-advantaged health benefits. And with deductibles increasing over 68.4%

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PeopleKeep

AUGUST 24, 2022

When you’re sick, injured, or have unexpectedly high medical costs, health insurance acts as an important safety net that keeps you from paying more out-of-pocket than you would without it. The older you get, the more risk you pose to health insurance companies, so your insurance premiums will likely rise as you get older.

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PeopleKeep

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Health insurance increases are almost as reliable as death and taxes. In 2020, group health insurance premium costs increased 4% to $21,342 for an average family plan. Following is a concise summary of eight key trends driving the rising costs of health insurance in America today.

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Global People Strategist

JULY 13, 2022

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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PeopleKeep

JANUARY 24, 2022

Due to rising health insurance costs , employers must search for ways to reduce their—as well as their employees’—costs, as much as possible. However, there are guidelines for both that employers must follow in order to reimburse their employees compliantly.

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PeopleKeep

MARCH 15, 2021

With the recent passage of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 , there’s been a lot of talk about the changes made to premium tax credits and lowering health insurance costs—but what exactly are premium tax credits, and what do they have to do with how much you pay for health insurance?

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WEX Inc.

JUNE 5, 2023

If you’re a small business owner, the qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement (QSEHRA) might be the benefits plan you’re looking for. Offering a QSEHRA lets you deliver healthcare savings for your employees, which could pay off as a retention and recruitment tool as you grow your business. What is a QSEHRA?

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 15, 2023

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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Qandle

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Payroll taxes are a crucial aspect of every employer’s financial responsibilities. These taxes are collected to fund various government programs and benefits, including Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment insurance. These withheld taxes are then remitted to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on a regular basis.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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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BerniePortal

JANUARY 22, 2020

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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PeopleKeep

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

As a small organization leader you may be asking, "Do I have to provide health insurance to employees?" The Affordable Care Act requires large employers—those with over 50 full-time equivalent employees —to either offer qualified and affordable health benefits or pay a tax penalty.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 22, 2023

PMI is a type of insurance designed to cover medical expenses incurred during illness or injury, such as operations, consultations, diagnostic investigations and tests. It traditionally involved full medical underwriting or a moratorium, meaning it can cover pre-existing conditions, unlike other types of healthcare plans.

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PeopleKeep

AUGUST 23, 2021

If there’s one truth about healthcare in America, it’s that everyone uses it differently. That’s what makes health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) such an excellent health benefits solution, especially for organizations with a wide range of employees across age and health status. Do you visit the doctor often?

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HR Lineup

MAY 9, 2023

Pazcare is an innovative healthcare company that provides a comprehensive suite of digital healthcare solutions. The platform is designed to help medical professionals and patients manage healthcare needs more efficiently, utilizing technology to improve the overall healthcare experience.

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Corporate Synergies

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

A new father outlines requirements with his Baby Health Insurance Playbook. The same can be said for insuring a new dependent. To plan for newborn healthcare benefits, parents need a baby health insurance playbook. The Baby Health Insurance Playbook isn’t really a book. As Seen In.

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PeopleKeep

JANUARY 12, 2022

As an employer considering a health benefit, you may be deciding between traditional group health insurance and a healthcare reimbursement plan, like a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). How do you know which is the best fit for your company?

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 3, 2022

Even with health insurance, labor and delivery can cost around $5,000, and without insurance, it can be upwards of $40,000. Benefit Resource (BRI) is here to help you use your pre-tax funds to combat some of the costs that come with welcoming your new addition. Switch to a high-deductible health plan.

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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 20, 2023

These are just a handful of common questions associated with health concerns and where to go for treatment. While the severity of one's condition is the most important factor in choosing healthcare, other variables such as cost, convenience and whether a facility accepts insurance also play a role. It is not legal or tax advice.

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WEX Inc.

JULY 1, 2023

Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) were rolled out prior to COVID-19 striking the United States, but the demand for this new product is expected to skyrocket, as more and more employers look for ways to bring stability to their healthcare costs. These plans are tax-advantaged, exempt from both payroll taxes.

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PeopleKeep

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

To save on healthcare costs , more employers are adopting reimbursement models like health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) for their employees’ health benefit, empowering employees to choose their own individual health plan and get reimbursed, tax-free, for their premiums.

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PeopleKeep

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Several new health benefits plans have become available to employers in recent years that allow organizations to offer healthcare to their employees without purchasing group health insurance. Learn more about health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) in our free guide. Want to offer a MERP to your employees?

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Genesis HR Solutions

APRIL 23, 2019

If you’re struggling to navigate small business health insurance in Massachusetts—what is required, what plans are available, and where to find help—you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll answer three questions about Massachusetts small business health insurance requirements. Massachusetts Healthcare Reform.

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Business Management Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

A good regular salary may have been enough years ago, back when government subsidies managed things like healthcare and retirement, but those programs have become less and less effective. Health & wellness Insurance plans are expensive, especially in the U.S. Let IRS Publication 15-B be your tax guide to fringe benefits.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 11, 2023

Private Healthcare Given the increasing strain on the NHS, offering private health insurance to employees is bound to win favour. With a private healthcare plan, employees have access to top-tier healthcare services for a wide variety of conditions, including mental health and physical illnesses.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

OCTOBER 11, 2018

What is a pre-tax benefit account? A pre-tax benefit account allows you to set aside money from your paycheck before taxes to use for IRS-approved purchases. The items you can pay for through a pre-tax benefit account depends on which plan(s) you have. Childcare/Adult Care (Dependent Care FSA). Medical FSA.

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PeopleStrategy

OCTOBER 17, 2023

HR departments are charged not only with finding employees comprehensive and affordable benefits including health insurance coverage, but also watching their part of the overall company bottom line. With rising healthcare costs, it can be challenging to find a solution that meets the needs of your business and your employees.

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PeopleKeep

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Since it first became available in 2017, the qualified small employer HRA (QSEHRA) has been offering small employers the unique opportunity to reimburse their employees, tax-free, for their individual insurance premiums and qualifying healthcare expenses.

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Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Open enrollment is an important period for employees to make changes to their benefits enrollments including their health insurance plan selection. During this time, selections are made for healthcare coverage and other benefits programs for the following year. The specific dates vary by company.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 16, 2024

Health-related benefits are frequently at the top of the list of benefits that employees now prioritize because they focus on their overall well-being. In order to draw and keep top personnel, a benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and particularly HSAs and FSAs, can make a difference.

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Total Employee Benefits

AUGUST 2, 2021

Choosing the appropriate healthcare plan for your company is a large and important investment. A self-funded benefits plan, or self-funded insurance, is a policy where your company assumes financial responsibility for employees’ and their dependents’ covered healthcare expenses. What is a self-funded benefit plan?

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Workers' Compensation Perspectives

MARCH 12, 2019

I’ve received a lot of questions recently on workers’ compensation healthcare spending in Canada, the US and other countries. These questions appear have arisen as several US states and political analysts have proposed consideration of “single payer” healthcare systems for their jurisdictions.

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Health Consultants Group

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Healthcare, including mental health, telemedicine services, and wellness. Employees still want traditional options such as retirement plans, educational assistance, and health insurance. Accident and Health Benefits . Group-term life insurance . Health Savings Accounts. These include: .

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PeopleKeep

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

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).

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Benefit Resource Inc.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Lately, we’ve seen an uptick in questions around the roles of responsibilities of your company’s broker, your TPA (that’s us), and your health insurance provider. And where does your health insurance carrier play into this? What is a health insurance carrier? Pre-tax claims.

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