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There’s an emerging group benefits trend that is proving to provide cost-savings for both employers and plan participants – the copay-only plan.
An 8 percent increase in group medical costs is expected in 2025 – marking the highest increase for commercial health care spending in 13 years.
In addition to traditional health insurance, many employers offer ancillary benefits that can cover other important health and wellness needs at little to no cost to you.
Prescription drugs continue to be a primary driver of employer-sponsored health care costs. Last year, per-employee costs jumped 5.2 percent, and prescriptions remain the fastest-growing plan expense, according to the 2023 National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans.
The Affordable Care Act requires employers to provide their group health plan participants with access to both a summary of benefits and coverage that details the features of their health plan and a glossary of commonly used health care terms (such as balance billing, preauthorization and non-preferred provider). Access that
Demand is growing for supplemental health and financial benefits – so much so that by 2026, enrollment in voluntary benefits is expected to be up 20 percent, according to The Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers.
Use this checklist to plan for a successful open enrollment and renewal season – and keep your employees engaged in the process.
Stay on top of your health and wellness needs: Find a primary care physician that’s right for you
In the second quarter of 2024, Zywave conducted the first Commercial Property and Casualty Insurance Pricing (CPCIP) Survey to gather insights on the first quarter’s pricing trends within the property and casualty insurance market.
For high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, the effects of a cybersecurity attack can be costly and wide-reaching.
While premiums still are rising, the average increases across all lines of business generally stayed about the same or decreased slightly in Q1 2024 compared with Q4 2023
In 2022, more than 500 people were killed on the job in a workplace violence incident. And every year, 2 million people are victims of nonfatal workplace violence, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Commercial insurance pricing is still rising, but the hikes are less steep than they were a year ago.
On Monday, April 8, many Ohioans will experience a total solar eclipse. And while the eclipse is exciting, it also has public safety implications and could pose problems for area businesses.
Any organization that asks employees to drive as part of their work duties should implement a fleet safety program.
By 2027, it’s expected that 75 percent of all workers will be using “shadow IT” – or software they have downloaded without permission – making it difficult for companies to protect against data security risks.
The U.S. Department of Labor released a final rule revising the agency’s guidance on how to analyze who is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Skyrocketing jury awards are one example of how social inflation is driving up insurance costs, as more people turn to litigation to resolve claims.