Healthcare plans

If you are reading this from one of the 3,141 counties in the continental United States that has not yet been affected by the Zika virus, do not turn away. There is valuable information here for employers, even if you do not have an office in Miami or are not planning a vacation in Puerto Rico.

Access to behavioral health services reduces absenteeism, says medical expert Paul Mulhausen.

As the talent battle continues, medical benefits remain top of mind for jobseekers. Employers may want to be aware of where states rank on health matters.

New York state has reopened the window for people to file claims. The deadline is now Sept. 11, 2018.

Employers should work with vendors, attorneys to amend their product menu before regulations come into effect, says benefits consultant Zack Pace.

Despite the possibility of having a tax-advantaged health savings account, workers with high-deductible health plans are less likely to see their doctors.

As premiums increase and employers rework benefit offerings, understanding regional health costs could play a key role in strategy going forward. Wallethub has put together a list of states with the worst healthcare.

Despite the possibility of having a tax-advantaged health savings account, workers with high-deductible health plans are less likely to see their doctors.

Once-risky options are now viable, thanks to the ACA, says BCI Group’s Director of Benefits Roberto Flores.

Over the past 12 months, the Private Benefit Exchange Index has seen significant gains.

Angie Villamaria, director of associate wellness for Centura Health, put rhetoric into action by implementing a weight loss program for the health network’s employees.

Rate increases are higher than they appear, as low-cost plan options are disappearing, says adviser Craig Hasday.

Some options are better at reducing the expense of such services than others, say Universal Health Advisors John Mickner and Tim Cummings.

Don’t be the next company to pay $700,000 for an ambulance ride.

The average cost of employee healthcare makes up 7.6% of a company’s annual operating budget, SHRM finds.

Over the past 12 months, the Private Benefit Exchange Index has seen significant gains.

For employers who implement the right solution to Affordable Care Act requirements, the benefits include reduced costs, improved accuracy and year-to-year repeatability.

Employers must help workers understand each of the available plan types and the terms that are commonly used to describe them.

Employers need to expand efforts on educating employees about healthcare savings, says Alegeus CEO Steve Auerbach.

Although it won’t be disclosed until fall, maximum contribution is expected to increase by $50 and employers should know the change is coming.