HDHPs

Health savings accounts will most likely remain in the Senate’s draft of the AHCA bill, but provisions could be added.

Lawsuits against Cigna self-insured plans for alleged fraudulent behavior is a warning for employers that there will be more, says attorney Brenna A. Davenport.

Lawsuits against Cigna self-insured plans for alleged fraudulent behavior is a warning for employers that there will be more, says attorney Brenna A. Davenport.

The growing use of HDHPs and CDHPs is further pushing employee engagement in making better healthcare decisions, with an additional increase in wellness program awareness and participation.

There’s no way for employees to become successful healthcare consumers if they can’t quickly research the estimated price of medical procedures and prescription drugs.

But new research also suggests that employee engagement is low and better education is needed to boost enrollments.

High-deductible health plans will continue to make employee coverage an important topic this year.

High deductible health plans will continue to make employee coverage an important sales mission this year.

But new research also suggests that employee engagement is low and better education is needed to boost enrollments.

The annual limit on deductible contributions to a health savings account is $3,450 for individuals and $6,900 for families.