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What is an HDHP?

WEX Inc.

This can include: Basic medical services Hospital visits Emergency services Mental health services And more Key features of HDHPs High deductibles As the name suggests, HDHPs come with a high deductible. This can make HDHPs a great option for saving on monthly payments. Generally, HDHPs have lower premiums compared to others.

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Group Health Insurance Considerations For Staff Working Past Retirement Age

InterWest Insurance Services

How Medicare eligibility affects health savings accounts. Discontinuing group health coverage. That said, workers who are still on your plan should sign up for Original Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) when they are first eligible. Health savings accounts.

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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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More Insurers Pushing Virtual Care for Cost Savings

InterWest Insurance Services

Potential savings and other benefits In a study published in the American Journal of Managed Care , researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found that average per-visit costs for hospitals in Penn Medicine’s OnDemand telemedicine program were 23% less than for in-person visits.

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How to Encourage Employee Healthcare Comparison Shopping

CorpStrat

Additionally, the federal government has started increasing price transparency for health care services, which can help with comparison shopping. For example, new rules require hospitals to post pricing online for various services and procedures. Starting next year, health insurers must share their negotiated prices with the public.

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HSA investments allow participants to invest in themselves

Benefit Resource Inc.

In addition to a general retirement account, consider a Health Savings Account (HSA). Making HSA investments enables you to grow this tax advantaged account at a greater rate long-term, while giving you a reliable source of funds to turn to for both emergency and everyday medical expenses.

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Addressing Employee Financial Wellness in an Era of Extreme Financial Stress

Griffin Benefits

Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and supplemental medical plans like accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance can be critical to help pay for out-of-pocket medical costs.