Employees and Employers Save with Cafeteria Plans
As health care costs continue rising and employees are being asked to shoulder more of the expense burden, you can help them by offering a tax-advantaged plan that allows them […]
Finding Health Cost, Insurance Data Still a Struggle for Patients
Despite newly enacted federal transparency rules for hospitals and health plans, some large hospitals are still not posting the required price lists for their services, according to a recent report. […]
Remote Workers Find Benefits Selection Difficult
A new survey has found that remote workers have a more difficult time choosing benefit plans that are the right fit for them compared to their colleagues who work on-site […]
Get Communications Right for Open Enrollment
As group health plan open enrollment looms for most companies, communicating your offerings to your staff is key to getting as many of them as possible to sign up for […]
Employee Assistance Programs in Times of Need
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought mental health to the forefront for many people, as they tried to cope with abrupt changes to their work and social lives, isolation, fear of […]
How to Budget for Your Group Benefits Plan
As the labor market remains tight and businesses struggle to find staff, more small firms are starting to offer employee benefits, particularly health coverage. But the costs of coverage can […]
Getting a Head Start on Open Enrollment
As open enrollment is right around the corner, now is the time to gear up to maximize employee enrollment, help them make the best selections for their own personal circumstances, […]
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 […]
Group Health Premiums Set to Rise 6.5%: Poll
U.S. employers can expect to see their group health insurance premiums climb an average of 6.5% in 2023 from this year, according to a new study. Economic inflationary pressures will […]
Diabetes Wellness Programs Can Boost Productivity, Reduce Costs
Physicians and employee health experts are increasingly recommending that employers include diabetes screening, prevention and management in their company-sponsored wellness programs. Diabetes — known as the “silent killer” — afflicts […]