InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 16, 2023

The poll of 26 health benefits decision-makers at large firms, carried out by The Commonwealth Fund and the Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI), found that despite rising premium and health care costs, they felt obligated to offer health insurance instead of shunting employees to exchanges.

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Business Management Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

Different benefits appeal to different teams, but what matters most is providing more than just the bare minimum—health insurance, workers’ compensation, and a competitive salary. 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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Higginbotham

JANUARY 27, 2023

Although some small business owners may feel overwhelmed by the prospect of offering health insurance and other benefits, the many advantages can make the effort worthwhile. ALEs are subject to certain health care reporting requirements. However, many small employers decide to offer health insurance anyway.

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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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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 4, 2022

As rising health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs for health care are burdening workers, more employers are looking for ways to help their staff put aside money for those expenses. Fortunately, there is another option: a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Qualified medical expenses.

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Higginbotham

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Some are turning to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Although HSAs won’t work for everyone, the benefits of an HSA account make this an appealing option for some individuals. What is a Health Savings Account (HSA)? An HSA is a special type of savings account. HSAs are portable.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 20, 2023

If you have a high deductible health plan, which can be paired with an HSA (Health Savings Account), talk to your insurer or employer about any available discounts or incentive programs that may reduce your out-of-pocket costs.

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PeopleKeep

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Employers offering a high deductible health plan (HDHP) have several ways to offset the higher out-of-pocket costs and make the benefit more meaningful for employees. One way is to offer a health savings account (HSA) alongside the HDHP.

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Insperity

MAY 13, 2015

If you’re shopping for group health insurance for your company the first or second time around, it can be hard to make a confident choice. Not to mention, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has changed the group health insurance market considerably. Health Savings Accounts. The account holder (i.e.,

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Higginbotham

JULY 12, 2022

This may be a good option for employers that want to simplify their health plan administration while giving employees flexibility. Integrated health reimbursement arrangements are designed to work with the group health plan. A benefit reimbursement plan offers a way to cover these costs. They have to pay a deductible.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Start by using this list of three questions you should ask yourself before signing up for your pre-tax benefits. This gives you insights into your spending habits and lets you lay a foundation for what kind of money choices you might make in the future and how enrolling in a pre-tax account could help.

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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. Patient financial responsibility is on the rise—average out-of-pocket costs rose 11% in 2017 alone.

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Genesis HR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

There are four major types of employee benefits many employers offer: medical insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement plans. Medical Insurance. Medical insurance is likely a no-brainer— it’s one of four major types of benefits most employers offer. Dental Insurance. Vision Insurance.

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Insperity

MAY 13, 2015

If you’re shopping for group health insurance for your company the first or second time around, it can be hard to make a confident choice. Not to mention, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has changed the group health insurance market considerably. Health Savings Accounts. The account holder (i.e.,

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Benefit Resource Inc.

OCTOBER 24, 2019

We use an opt-in process to match you with the best health plan based on your lifestyle, as well as the best tax-free accounts based on your savings goals, which you provided on your date of hire” And then I’d go back to work. any health conditions. any health conditions. Type of Insurance Plan.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JUNE 6, 2019

Screening mammograms are free through almost every insurance plan. From ACA marketplace insurance, to private and group health insurance. So it is subject to the typical insurance plan red tape. If you haven’t met your deductible, you will have to pay a portion of the cost-sharing based on your plan.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 8, 2019

Make sure you know what account(s) you have. There is often confusion on what accounts people enroll in. Another pre-tax benefit your employer might offer is Commuter Benefits , which covers eligible workplace commuting expenses. This may include two accounts: Parking and Mass Transit. Not all FSAs end the same.

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Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Flexible Spending Accounts allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars from their paycheck to use for medical or dependent care expenses. These funds are placed in an FSA account that employees can use to pay for eligible expenses. Copays, co-insurance, and deductibles for medical care. Healthcare FSA. Healthcare FSAs.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 22, 2023

If you are running a business, you need to get an early start on preparations for your small group health plan open enrollment, particularly now as so much confusion abounds about the state of health insurance in the country. Going out of network is discouraged with high out-of-pocket costs.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 1, 2023

If you are running a business, you need to get an early start on preparations for your small group health plan open enrollment, particularly now as so much confusion abounds about the state of health insurance in the country. Going out of network is discouraged with high out-of-pocket costs.

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 29, 2023

What small firms can do While small employers really can’t do anything about rising group health plan costs, they can take steps to ease their employees’ premium obligations and out-of-pocket costs: Assume more of the premium — If it’s within their budget, they can increase the amount of family coverage premium they will cover.

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Business Management Daily

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Group health plans are required to cover the cost of over-the-counter covid test kits, up to eight tests per 30-day period, by arranging for employees to walk into their local CVS or Walgreens and pick them up at no cost or reimbursing them for 100% of the cost. Additional clarity on free COVID tests.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 26, 2022

The report states that the findings raise concerns about whether some employees can even afford to use their health plans. It stressed two main points: High deductibles — The report found one of the main drivers of stress was high deductibles and other out-of-pocket costs.

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AssuredPartners

MARCH 8, 2017

So, the tax exclusion for employer-provided plans remains in place. Here are Eight Key Provisions of the newly released plans: Cadillac Tax delayed until 2025. The challenge to repeal the Cadillac Tax will continue. While this plan delays the Cadillac Tax from 2020 to 2025. HSAs (Health Savings Accounts) will be expanded.

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