What to Expect in Health Insurance During Trump 2.0
When Donald J. Trump was president during his first term, he tried but failed to repeal the Affordable Care Act, but succeeded in efforts to expand short-term health plans. His administration also attempted to make it easier to form an association
Biden Administration Clamps Down on Short-Term Health Insurance
The Biden administration has rolled back regulations that allow Americans to stay on short-term health insurance plans for up to three years while still satisfying the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate. The new rules will limit these controversial plans to no
Smallest Firms See Largest Health Insurance Hikes
A new report has found that small businesses that purchase their group health insurance online or through payroll vendors saw the largest premium hikes in 2022, significantly higher than those that went through brokers. Overall rates for employers with 10 or
Besides Health Insurance and 401(k)s, These Are the Benefits Employees Value Most
Besides health insurance and a 401(k) plan, other benefits that employees value highly are generous paid time off and flexible or remote work, according to a new survey. But for the first time, the annual study by employee benefits provider Unum
Most Workers Make Bad Health Insurance Decisions
Even though the majority of workers receive health insurance coverage on the job, a new survey has found that many of them understand surprisingly little about their health plans and are leaving money on the table. The "Health Insurance Literacy Survey"
Alleviating Health Insurance Burden on Employees a Top Priority: Poll
As the 2023 group health open enrollment season nears, more employers have heard concerns among their staff and are focusing on affordability and easier access to health care services, according to a new study. Mercer’s “Health & Benefit Strategies for 2023”
Gen Z, Millennials Grow Disillusioned with Their Health Insurance
Surprise bills and billing errors are driving growing dissatisfaction among Millennials and Gen Zers with their health insurance, a new study has found. HealthCare.com's "2022 Medical Debt Survey" found that about one in four Gen Zers and Millennials with medical debt
Health Insurance Considerations for Workers Who Move Out of State
One fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has been an increase in the number of Americans who are working from home permanently. With so many people being freed from the yokes of the office, many have chosen to move to other states
2022 Health Insurance Outlook, Changes
As we enter 2022, there are a number of changes on the horizon that plan sponsors need to be aware of as they will affect group health plans as well as employees enrolled in those plans. Some of the changes concern
Rules Allowing Mid-Year Health Plan, FSA Changes Will Sunset
A temporary rule that allowed covered employees to make mid-year election changes to their health plans and revisit how much they set aside into their flexible spending accounts (FSAs) will sunset at the end of the year. The rules gave employers