Business Management Daily

MAY 2, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic brought mandatory vaccinations and medical screenings to many companies, which has caused some controversy regarding the confidentiality of employee medical information. In particular, many want to know who should and who should not have access to their employee medical records.

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Florida Workers' Comp

APRIL 24, 2022

In this case, the Judge's attorney plead medical excuse. In short, it was not persuaded by the medical excuse that essentially argued that our bodies can be complex and at times out of balance due to our sleep and other complications. In a recent hearing, there was additional indicia of skepticism about the medical excuse(s).

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 14, 2022

As many as 9 million surprise medical bills have been prevented since January 2022 due to the impact of the No Surprises Act, according to a new report. This is the first data that indicates the law, aimed at eliminating surprise medical billing for insured patients getting emergency treatment, is working. The No Surprises Act.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 15, 2022

Medical-related identity theft accounted for 43% of all identity theft in the United States in 2020, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. If an employee becomes a victim of medical identity theft it can take them years to undo the damage, particularly if their identity is stolen in the process. Prescriptions.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 18, 2023

The cost of healthcare can be daunting, especially for those who do not have adequate insurance coverage or savings to cover medical expenses. Fortunately, there are ways to increase your financial well-being through medical savings. How Do They Help with Medical Savings? What is an HSA? What is an FSA?

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Attorney Charlie Hall

JANUARY 6, 2022

The agency must be able to verify through your medical records what you allege when you state that your condition makes it difficult or even impossible for you to carry out basic work-related activities such as walking, sitting, lifting, seeing, hearing, or communicating. FEAR OF UNDERGOING HIGH-RISK MEDICAL PROCEDURES.

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AssuredPartners

APRIL 16, 2023

The federal Family Medical Leave Act turns 30 this year. Fifteen jurisdictions now have paid disability/medical leave, family leave, or both, either paying benefits or in implementation — up from just 6 in 2019. More states are likely to pass a PFML law in 2023. And then there’s the FMLA.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MAY 18, 2023

SESSION DETAILS: Earlier in 2023, the agencies released a new template for the National Medical Support Notice (NMSN), which state agencies are required to begin using by November 2023.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

JANUARY 27, 2023

Recent actions by the federal government are designed to ensure full access to abortion medication across the country, but it remains unclear whether these medications can be prescribed to and. Read more > The post Abortion Medication: State and Federal Regulations Plan Sponsors Need to Know appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Read more > The post Medical Claims Reviews—What Your Plan May Be Missing appeared first on Word on Benefits. With thousands and thousands of codes that can be assigned to everything from the diagnosis of a patient’s condition to the facility where they receive care, there is plenty of.

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HR Digest

MARCH 7, 2023

In the United States, taking a leave of absence can be complicated, especially when it comes to medical emergencies or other personal reasons. This can be frustrating for those dealing with a medical emergency, whether for themselves or a close family member. It is important to differentiate between medical leave and sick leave.

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The Workcomp Writer

JANUARY 16, 2023

territories 2 allow, at least in some instances, the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Eleven states allow for the use of low THC, high CBD products for medical reasons. Jurisdictions Requiring Reimbursement for Medical Marijuana. Four have ruled such reimbursement can be ordered. Four have ruled that it cannot.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are both incredibly valuable benefits to help employees use pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible medical expenses. Although this seems like a straightforward definition, there are some surprising eligible and ineligible medical expenses that you should be aware of.

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Griffin Benefits

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Known as Prop 209 , this measure would reduce the maximum interest rate allowable on medical debt from 10% to 3% and expand the assets exempt from medical debt collectors. THE RISE OF MEDICAL DEBT. It isn’t a secret that medical care is expensive, and many out-of-pocket costs under health plans have increased.

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AssuredPartners

JUNE 6, 2022

Between 2018-2021 fringe rates have not increased at the same rate as medical inflation. ” During the middle of COVID-19, when medical costs peaked in the pandemic in 2021, the fringe increased 1.0 Starting in 2018 the rate increased 1.59 percent, 2019 showed a 1.34 percent increase, and in 2020 “no fringe rate increase.”

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BerniePortal

JULY 25, 2022

Now they seek to take an even larger step forward with their latest acquisition of One Medical. Amazon has been steadily increasing its footprint within the healthcare industry with one well-timed purchase or partnership after the other. This purchase opens the door for Amazon to further expand its reach in the sector.

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Patriot Software

OCTOBER 19, 2022

If you are an employer in Massachusetts, you might be required to pay the employer medical assistance contribution (EMAC) tax. Because each state has different laws, you may have more tax responsibilities than an employer in another state. What […] READ MORE.

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Griffin Benefits

JULY 29, 2022

To keep rising group medical premiums as low as possible, employers have, for years, aggressively promoted preventive medical care. Not only does the early detection of health issues result in better patient outcomes, but it also helps prevent a medical claim from becoming catastrophic in terms of cost.

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Florida Regulatory Workers' Compensation News

APRIL 6, 2020

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The medical reimbursement and utilization review requirements. If you have questions about the contents of this notice, please contact Theresa Pugh, Program Administrator, Medical Services Section, Division of Workers' Compensation at Theresa.Pugh@myfloridacfo.com.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 4, 2022

Employers fund these accounts, which reimburse your staff for qualified medical expenses and, in some cases, insurance premiums. You can claim a tax deduction for the funds you transfer to your employees’ HRAs, and the funds they withdraw from the accounts to reimburse for medical-related expenses are generally tax-free.

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The Workcomp Writer

MARCH 20, 2023

In both decisions, the majority indicated that such reimbursement requirement was unencumbered by language in Section 2102 of the MMA stating that nothing in the MMA should be construed to require an insurer or a health plan to provide coverage for medical marijuana. Sheets received medical treatment that included two back surgeries.

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The Workcomp Writer

JUNE 2, 2022

Although claimant apparently began experiencing pain in his neck and shoulders during the last three or four years of his employment, he did not incur any lost time from work or seek medical treatment prior to retiring. Commentary.

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Griffin Benefits

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Employers in Arizona may think they are immune to the nationwide surge in the enactment of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) programs. Download slides from our 2022 Arizona SHRM Annual Conference presentation on Paid Family Medical Leave by clicking here. In fact, companies such as DoorDash, LiveRamp, Align, Moov, etc.

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PeopleKeep

AUGUST 25, 2021

If you’ve ever been shocked by an expensive medical bill and wondered how you’re going to pay it, you’re not alone. CMBC Make It reports that nearly a third of Americans have some kind of medical debt, and over half of those in debt admitted to defaulting on their bills.

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The Workcomp Writer

MARCH 27, 2023

The injured worker had alleged the co-employees had a financial motive in minimizing his medical care—they would receive additional pay if certain safety goals were maintained. Weese , 2023 W. LEXIS 62 (Mar. He alleged negligence on the part of Stromberg. Under those circumstances, the employer could not be held liable in tort.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 27, 2023

This is never more so than where second medical opinion and virtual GP services are concerned, considering the ever-increasing pressure on NHS primary care and diagnostics in the UK. Second medical opinions have been included in Generali UK’s Group Income Protection (GIP) proposition for a number of years.

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Business Management Daily

AUGUST 16, 2021

However, one situation that often comes with a cloud of confusion is whether an employee can be terminated while on medical leave. Medical leave-related termination is a sensitive situation because employees on medical leave receive protection by numerous laws at the federal and state level that you have to consider.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MARCH 31, 2022

Health and medical expenses are covered by a Flexible Spending Account or Medical FSA to promote general well-being. These accounts are used to cover health and medical expenses both for you and your dependents (usually children). Take advantage of your pre-tax benefits this year!

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Employer Connection

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Look to your group health benefit plan if covered employees indicate they are looking for a first-class medical second opinion. Employees covered under major medical plans administered by Star Marketing and Administration, Inc., have access to Included Health, a medical second opinion service. whether they need surgery.

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PeopleKeep

AUGUST 4, 2021

Those are actually health codes that tell you which items on your receipt are qualifying medical expenses. Have you ever looked down at your receipt from the drugstore and noticed a little “H” or “F” next to something you purchased?

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Achievers

JANUARY 10, 2019

Director of Organizational Development, Bayhealth Medical Center. Lauren Brittingham is the Director of Organizational Development at Bayhealth Medical Center , a not-for-profit healthcare system with more than 3,700 employees. In February 2018, I was promoted to Director of Organizational Development at Bayhealth Medical Center.

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Workers' Compensation

JUNE 21, 2022

The US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) declined to review the Minnesota Supreme Court’s decision prohibiting reimbursement of medical marijuana costs in a workers’ compensation claim. Therefore, the individual States will remain the authority on whether reimbursement for medical marijuana will be permitted in a workers' compensation claim. .,

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Take It Personel-ly

OCTOBER 26, 2020

If you are like most students, the thought of paying for medical school is overwhelming. Early preparation and research are key to receiving help with your tuition. Becoming a great doctor like Rachel Tobin Yale is possible if you know where to look for financial help. Stick to Your Budget Everyone should have a budget. As a […].

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PeopleKeep

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

One of these plans is a medical expense reimbursement plan (MERP), also known as a medical reimbursement account (MRA) or MERP plan. 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.

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The Workcomp Writer

MARCH 8, 2022

Bankruptcy Judge that found $400,000 paid into the trust account of an injured worker’s attorney, and earmarked for payment of medical expenses as part of the settlement of a state workers’ compensation case, was not part of the injured worker’s bankruptcy estate and, accordingly, could not be claimed as exempt property by the worker [ Ryan v.

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Employer Connection

JULY 15, 2022

A medical second opinion is all about patients being confident in the major decisions they are about to make after receiving a new medical diagnosis or when deciding about a treatment plan. Major medical health benefit plans administered by Star Marketing and Administration, Inc., Read this flyer to learn more.

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The Workcomp Writer

JANUARY 30, 2023

Compensation Review Board (CRB) could not—years later—approve the employer’s termination of temporary total disability benefits based upon medical evidence that the employee had in fact not sustained a back injury in the 2003 incident, held the D.C. Court of Appeals in Perry v. Dep’t of Empl. Perry was exaggerating her symptoms.

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