McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

MAY 15, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced in March that it would allow health plans under Medicare Part D (the Medicare prescription drug benefit) to cover Wegovy and other weight-loss medications if they receive Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for an additional medically accepted indication.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 7, 2023

Healthcare profession support organisation Medical Protection Society (MPS) has been awarded a menopause-friendly accreditation due to its commitment to talking openly about it and putting the right help in place. The post Medical Protection Society receives menopause-friendly accreditation appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 22, 2023

What is private medical insurance (PMI)? PMI is a type of insurance designed to cover medical expenses incurred during illness or injury, such as operations, consultations, diagnostic investigations and tests. PMI can help employees regain their health, and their earning power, quickly, to the benefit of both them and their employer.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Private medical insurance (PMI) has become the most important perk that employees look for in their benefits package, according to new research by Zest. The post Private medical insurance becomes most important employee benefit appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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PayrollOrg

AUGUST 24, 2023

Beginning January 1, 2025, covered employers in Maine will be required to withhold and remit employee contributions and pay employer contributions for a new paid family and medical leave insurance program.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Protect Illinoisans from Unfair Medical Debt bill will require Illinois hospitals to take a much more active role in limiting consumers’ medical debt. The bill puts into place four primary requirements designed to reduce the medical debt burden of individuals receiving care.

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PayrollOrg

MAY 12, 2023

The rollout of Maryland’s family and medical leave program is delayed by one year, including employer withholding and employee benefits. Employers must begin withholding for the program on October 1, 2024.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 29, 2024

Need to know: Employers want to provide private medical insurance (PMI), even if it means reducing cover. Private medical insurance (PMI), which covers curable short-term medical conditions, has never been more popular in the workplace. The post What role does private medical insurance play in today’s benefits packages?

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JUNE 27, 2024

A question in response to last week’s post on self-funding of employer group health plans assumed that stop-loss coverage under a level-funded plan could be provided under a group captive medical captive. However, it cannot (at least not without first obtaining a prohibited transaction exemption from the US Department of Labor (DOL)).

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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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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

MARCH 14, 2024

Proposals for paid family and medical leave at the federal level historically haven’t had enough support to become law.

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PeopleKeep

JULY 28, 2023

Health savings accounts (HSAs) are a popular way to save funds for future medical expenses. While most use their HSA funds for their own medical costs, it's possible to use them for dependents' medical expenses as well. However, many people are unaware of all the ways they can use their funds.

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PeopleKeep

JULY 24, 2024

But that doesn’t mean they don’t have medical bills 1. From there, they can accumulate into staggering medical debt. Fifteen million consumers have $49 billion in overdue medical bills in the U.S. Because of the outstanding amount, debt collectors contact individuals about medical bills more than any other type of debt.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 5, 2024

Employee Benefits poll: More than one-third (39%) of organisations said that private medical and dental insurance is the most popular form of employee financial support that they offer, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.

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PayrollOrg

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The governors from nine states wrote a letter to the IRS Commissioner asking for guidance regarding the federal tax treatment of premiums and benefits under state paid family and medical leave programs.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

To keep employees safe while they are away, the organisation has partnered with medical, travel and security company International SOS. Employees can get immediate help and advice from security and medical experts either by chat on the app or through the dedicated helpline,” says Cosby. Once overseas, the app remains a valuable tool.

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Workers' Compensation

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

A New Jersey medical provider failed to select the appropriate cause of action and party to seek recovery for unpaid medical bills. The case highlights the bumping road for NJ medical providers who seek reimbursement in claims involving extra-jurisdictional work-related accidents. © 2023 Jon L Gelman. All rights reserved.

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WEX Inc.

MAY 31, 2023

For those who have health savings accounts (HSAs) or medical flexible spending accounts (FSAs) , there are opportunities to save money on these expenses. We answer a few common dental-related questions as it relates to your HSA or medical FSA. Can I use my HSA or medical FSA to pay for dental expenses? However, medical FSAs do.

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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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Employee Benefits

MAY 10, 2024

Medical technology firm B Braun Medical has appointed Helene Ghosh HR director to strengthen its senior leadership team. Michael Parden, managing director at B Braun Medical, added: “We’re thrilled to welcome Helene to the B Braun team. The post B Braun Medical names new HR director appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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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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Employee Benefits

APRIL 5, 2023

Food and funeral care retailer Central Co-op has introduced enhanced health and medical benefits for its around 7,600 employees as of this week. The post Central Co-op enhances health and medical benefits appeared first on Employee Benefits. It is also training more of its wellbeing champions to become mental health first aiders.

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Bayzat

DECEMBER 3, 2023

In the UAE, obtaining a Medical Certificate for Sick Leave is more than a bureaucratic step. Focusing on clarity, we address common queries and offer straightforward solutions, ensuring that getting your medical certificate is hassle-free. What is a Medical Certificate? Why Do You Need a Medical Certificate for a Sick Leave?

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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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WEX Inc.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Did you recently elect to participate in a medical flexible spending account (FSA) ? If you’re a first-time medical FSA participant, you may not be familiar with FSA definitions and rules. We’ve provided a list of the top things a first-time medical FSA participant should be aware of in order to take full advantage of their FSA.

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HR Professionals Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

Edward Johnson In the realm of insurance, predicting future medical claim costs is pivotal for maintaining financial stability and offering competitive premiums. Medical insurance fraud is a persistent challenge, costing insurers billions of dollars annually.

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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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Workers' Compensation

JULY 21, 2023

NJ Governor Murphy has signed legislation that establishes parity in workers’ compensation fees between evaluating physicians of claimants for a written opinion regarding the need for medical treatment or providing an estimation of permanent disability.

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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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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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The Workcomp Writer

JUNE 10, 2024

The Supreme Court of Mississippi, reversing a decision by the state’s Court of Appeals, held it was error to require an injured employee to reimburse his employer for the cost of an Employer Medical Evaluation (EME) following the employee’s settlement of a third-party civil action [ Brent v. Mississippi Dep’t of Hum.

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Employee Benefit News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Medical debt affects 100 million Americans, totaling approximately $195 billion, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation — here's how EarnIn wants to help.

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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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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

FSA, HRA and HSA plan administrators must beware of companies that are misrepresenting which food and wellness expenses can be reimbursed.

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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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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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