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It’s Time for a Mid-Year Financial Check-Up

Money Talk

Among the culprits: climate change, higher costs for labor and supplies to repair houses and cars, and higher out-of-pocket costs for employer-provided health insurance. Now is a good time to explore money-saving strategies to reduce insurance costs.

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Employers Expect Higher Premiums, Little to No Cost-Shifting

InterWest Insurance Services

Employers who were surveyed for a new report expected that group health insurance premiums would increase 5.4% this year and at a faster clip in 2024 as inflation hits medical costs. 24% said they would up employee cost-sharing, but by less than the projected increase. copay plan). advanced primary care).

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New Health Plan Prescription Drug Reporting Mandate

AssuredPartners

For fully insured plans, health insurance carriers will be responsible for making the necessary reporting from a legal standpoint. Employers who sponsor self-funded health plans should coordinate with their self-funded TPA and pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) to ensure timely reporting of the required data.

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5 Benefits to Help Employees Cope with Inflation

Best Money Moves

This assistance can come in many forms such as covering the cost of health insurance or assisted savings programs. Health care costs can often drag behind increases in consumer prices, so employees may face an increase in costs that will last throughout this year and next.

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Having a Baby? Use Your Pre-Tax Funds to Save

Benefit Resource Inc.

The cost of having a baby is no small fee. Even with health insurance, labor and delivery can cost around $5,000, and without insurance, it can be upwards of $40,000. Fortunately, one great way to help with out-of-pocket costs is utilizing a Health Savings Account (HSA).

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Coronavirus/COVID-19: Where to Get Help

Best Money Moves

It’s important to understand what’s covered by your health insurance (if you have it) and what isn’t. The federal government recently passed a law requiring health insurers to cover testing costs for Coronavirus/COVID-19, but importantly, the legislation does not require insurers to cover the cost of treatment.

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Easing the Benefits Enrollment Process with Decision Support and More

Flimp Communications

That observation is backed up by a 2015 study from the Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association. The study revealed a sizable disconnect about what’s wanted and what’s offered during health insurance enrollment. About 35% of the workforce doesn’t understand or has a limited grasp of their company health benefits.