Employers are just now understanding the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. So they’re rethinking their approach to employee benefits. That means offering new benefits and focusing o...
In 2021, employers are continuing to offer more benefits and absorbing health plan cost increases to keep things consistent for employees. At the same time, they’re taking advantage of savings opp...
Fifty-seven percent of employees say employers should offer incentives to encourage vaccinations, such as money, paid time off, and gift cards. Fifty-two percent say employers should mandate vacci...
How Healthcare Has Improved Since COVID-19
America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) president and CEO Matt Eyles reflected on five improvements in healthcare since the COVID-19 Pandemic at a rec...
CA Employers Respond to Rising Healthcare Costs
The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply affected the healthcare industry and medical premium costs are no exception, according to an employee benefit...
7 Ways for Employers to Reduce Healthcare Spending
Five Common conditions can be costly for employers, according to a report by the Health Action Council and UnitedHealth Group:
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How Patients and Providers Can Benefit from the New Price Transparency Rule
On October 29, 2020, CMS, along with the Departments of Labor and Treasury, issued a final rule that will require m...
California Launches COVID-19 Employer Portal
The California Labor & Workforce Development Agency recently launched a website on COVID-19 guidance for employers. The site pulls all COVID-19...
California Launches COVID-19 Employer Portal
The California Labor & Workforce Development Agency recently launched a website on COVID-19 guidance for employers. The site pulls all COVID-19...
Large Employers Are Expanding EAP Benefits
Many large employers have expanded their EAP benefits since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to a Gallup survey. They have expanded:
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What Confuses People Most About Health Insurance
The average American gets a D for their health insurance knowledge, according to a survey by OnePoll. Consumers are most confused about:
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Employers Are Relying More on Brokers’ Expertise
Seventy percent of benefits brokers say their clients are relying on them more than usual for benefits communications materials, according to a ...