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(Bloomberg) Facing an end-of-the-month deadline, the U.S. government is increasing efforts to enroll millions more Americans into Obamacare, including appeals from President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle.
The Obama administration also is developing a strategy to communicate to Americans the penalty for going without insurance after March 31. People without insurance face fines of as much as 1% of their income, a penalty that hasnt been mentioned in the governments advertising.
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Michael Estep, (president of group insurance) discusses the importance of improving customer experiences, team communication, and making benefits a year-round priority.
Medicare now covers the medication for weight loss for eligible members, upping the need for corresponding lifestyle and behavioral benefits.
Even as employers spend more on health plans, employees report confusion over coverage details, fueling calls for better communication and tools.
Employees look for alternative healthcare coverage in the wake of rising premiums, sparking concern over care gaps and group plan disruption.
The path forward to meaningful healthcare reform is to push decision-making and dollars closer to the communities where change needs to happen.
