8 renewal considerations for 2020
January 2020 renewals are beginning to arrive, and with the Affordable Care Act’s premium tax to new prescription drug coupon regulations on the horizon, here are eight items for benefit managers to consider.
Healthcare benefits
Surprise out-of-network bills are hurting workers’ wallets and clients’ bottom lines
Unexpected, expensive medical charges can put a financial strain on employees and ultimately impact their well-being.
Employers plan big increases to health, wellness budgets
To better attract and retain talent, clients are looking to invest in tech to engage employees in well-being programs.
Employers plan big increases to health, wellness budgets
To better attract and retain talent, benefit managers are looking to invest in tech to engage employees in well-being programs.
Surprise out-of-network bills are hurting workers’ wallets and employers’ bottom lines
Unexpected, expensive medical charges can put a financial strain on employees and ultimately impact their wellbeing.
Benefits Think Searching for healthcare savings? Try an employee rewards program
These programs, coupled with a robust communications plan, can encourage participants to use their health plans more wisely.
Bridget Lipezker
DirectPath
Telehealth is here to stay, so why won’t employees sign up?
Boosting utilization rates is a huge challenge for clients. These strategies from successful companies and top providers can help.
This HR tech could help employees make better enrollment decisions
A new partnership between Alegeus and Picwell uses AI tools to help workers make smarter decisions about their health benefits.
Benefits Think 4 steps employers can take to improve healthcare outcomes
Proactively investing in high-quality care and care coordination can bring increased value to employee health.
Elizabeth Mitchell
Pacific Business Group on Health
Telehealth is here to stay, so why won’t employees sign up?
Boosting utilization rates is a huge challenge for employers. These strategies from successful companies and top providers can help.
Cadillac tax may finally be running out of gas
Public opinion of the ACA’s excise tax has shifted decisively, as premiums and out-of-pocket costs have soared.
Benefits Think Searching for healthcare savings? Try an employee rewards program
These programs, coupled with a robust communications plan, can encourage participants to use their health plans more wisely.
Bridget Lipezker
DirectPath
Employers shouldn’t fear expansion of Medicare
Big businesses most likely fear big Medicare expansion in large part because it would lead to a significant tax increase. But looking at any tax increase as an enemy is a mistake.
Employers look to virtual services to curb rising health costs
From physical to mental therapy, bringing healthcare to the consumer will help improve accessibility and increase employee well-being.
Addressing stress management through diverse benefits
Through non-traditional benefits, clients can help mitigate work-related stress tied to personal finance and health issues — and help increase employee loyalty and retention.
Benefits Think Prediabetes: Address the risks, or pay the price later
Clients should work to identify and help at-risk employees as early as possible.
Steve Goldberg
Quest Diagnostics
Most women don’t have disability insurance. Here’s why they need it
The benefit is critical for single females, who may not be as financially secure as those in two income households.
Sesame Workshop executive named Benefits Professional of the Year
This year’s winners also include leaders from Shop Smart, SSI Group and Benefitfocus.
Addressing stress management through diverse benefits
Through non-traditional benefits, employers can help mitigate work-related stress tied to personal finance and health issues — and help increase worker loyalty and retention.
Clients zeroing in on mental health benefits
Top-down culture and increased education are steps employers are taking to break down the stigma surrounding mental health.
