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Four High Deductible Health Plan Mistakes to Avoid

InterWest Insurance Services

With more than half of all private sector employees enrolled in high-deductible health plans , it’s important that employers have in place certain protocols to ensure that they are a success. Providers in an insurer’s network may charge vastly different rates for the same procedure.

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Four Ways to Ensure Your Group HDHP Will Fail

InterWest Insurance Services

With more than half of all private sector employees enrolled in high-deductible health plans , it’s important that employers have in place certain protocols to ensure that they are a success. Providers in an insurer’s network may charge vastly different rates for the same procedure.

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4 considerations when choosing employee benefits for the first time

WEX Inc.

Understanding HSAs The number of health savings accounts (HSAs) has doubled nationwide in the last seven years , as more Americans turn to these accounts as a way to save on healthcare costs and prepare for retirement. HRAs provide an extra layer of financial support for medical needs beyond insurance coverage.

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4 Life Hacks to Extend the Value of Your Benefits

Benefit Resource Inc.

We are all faced with choices every day which can lead you to save time or money. Use paid time (and personal savings) for a relaxing vacation. Take out a life insurance policy for added peace of mind. Additionally, you may also already have a built-in savings option to pay for your COBRA premiums.

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Reconsidering your employee benefits priorities

Health Consultants Group

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. Flexible Spending Accounts: funded by salary reduction. Flexible work options.

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USI Employee Benefits

HR Lineup

USI is a leading insurance brokerage and consulting firm that specializes in employee benefits. USI’s benefits offerings include a comprehensive suite of health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

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17 Items That Need To Be Included In Your Employee Handbook

Genesis HR Solutions

In a separation of employment, unemployment insurance is available to the formerly employed individual which allows them to collect unemployment. Employees don’t pay taxes on this money, which means they save an amount equal to the taxes they would have paid on the money you set aside. Dental, vision, and disability insurance.