Time to Comply with Health Plan Transparency Rules
July 1 was the deadline for health plans to make public their in-network negotiated rates, out-of-network billed charges, and more. While health plans will be required to post this information, employers who sponsor their group health insurance for their employees will
Inflation Could Hit Group Health Insurance Premiums
The health care sector is not immune to the effects of spiking inflation, and the increasing cost of care is likely to spill over into health insurance — but it's uncertain by how much. Mid-year is the time that health insurers
How Your Staff Can Save on Childcare, Health Services
One of the most underused employee benefits available is the "cafeteria" plan ― which can benefit both the employer and the employee. These plans allow workers to withhold a portion of their pre-tax salary to cover certain medical or childcare expenses.
Many Employees Choosing the Wrong Health Plans
A new study has found that many people in employer-sponsored health plans are enrolling in plans that are costing them more than they ought to be paying. Many employees choose pricey plans with low deductibles, which force them to spend more
More Employers Add Narrow Networks to Offerings
More employers are including narrow provider network insurance plans among their plan offerings to their employees to give them a lower-cost premium option. Narrow provider networks limit the number of covered providers included in health insurance plans. While these plans have
Workers Cite Health Benefits as a Top Factor When Accepting a Job
Despite the job market upheaval and intense competition for talent, there is a mismatch between the value that human resources executives and job prospects put on employee benefits, according to a new survey. One in five workers surveyed said that health
Dental and Vision Benefits Are Inexpensive, and a Big Hit with Workers
Employers nationwide are looking for ways to attract and retain talent and differentiate themselves from competing employers, and many are looking to the two most popular voluntary benefits: employee dental and vision plans. That’s important in today’s tight job market. After
Employers Focus on Cost Containment, Mental Health and Telemedicine
A new survey has found that managing health care costs and expanding mental health benefits will be a top priority for U.S. employers as they ramp up benefits to compete for talent in the tight job market spawned by the
Year-Long Benefits Education Yields Happier Employees
While most organizations ramp up their benefits communications about a month before open enrollment starts, the efforts often drop off at the start of the year. That's a shame because many employees are woefully unaware of how their benefits function and
How Your Employees Can Get Free COVID Test Kits
While COVID-19 cases start rising again, more people are once again likely to contract the coronavirus — and that usually involves getting tested. But for employees in your group health plan, they have many options for obtaining a test with