HDHPs

Analyzing personality types can help boost participation in programs such as health risk assessments, biometric screenings, disease management and more.

Employers appear to be cooling on the practice of relying only on these high out-of-pocket cost plans for their employees.

Employers appear to be cooling on the practice of relying only on these high out-of-pocket cost plans for their employees.

Companies should help employees make the most of high-deductible plans by assisting them in preparing for anticipated medical expenses.

Companies should help employees make the most of high-deductible plans by assisting them in preparing for anticipated medical expenses.

Just like gardeners have to test out land to find the best results for plants, firms must adjust employee contributions in plan design to grow savings.

Top carriers’ double-digit revenue increases seen coming from CDHPs, broker promotion and streamlined enrollment practices.

Benefit election variations across leading job sectors point to a need for better education from advisers and employers on product selection.

Nothing precludes Congressional leaders from revising the rules governing HSAs as a small step in the larger debate.

A long-term perspective and focus on proactive education will help support small business clients in an uncertain healthcare environment, says Paychex Insurance Agency’s Kevin McGuire.

Benefit election variations across leading job sectors point to a need for better education from advisers and employers on product selection.

Nothing precludes Congressional leaders from revising the rules governing HSAs as a small step in the larger debate.

Large market employers can mitigate the risks of fully insured plans, but the small to middle market may find that joining a medical captive brings more control over their medical costs, says adviser Mark Gaunya.

Advisers think they know a great deal about CDHPs, but new data reveal a lack of understanding about associated wellness incentives and account-based plans.

Some GOP proposals, such as emphasis on HSAs and association health plans, could help put the industry on a more stable footing.

Some GOP proposals, such as emphasis on HSAs and association health plans, could help put the industry on a more stable footing.

As more sectors of the workforce adopt high-deductible plans, employers should ensure employees are aware of income-protecting voluntary benefit choices.

As more sectors of the workforce adopt high-deductible plans, advisers should ensure employees are aware of income-protecting voluntary benefit choices.

The importance of increasing plan member payment contributions is cited as a driving factor in stemming rising costs by benefit insurance brokerage and consulting firm EPIC.

EPIC brokerage cites the importance of increasing plan member payment contributions as a driving factor to stem rising costs.