JPMorgan tests its Amazon-Berkshire health venture on bank employees
The company is now offering its 30,000 workers in Ohio and Arizona two plans for 2020 run by Cigna and Aetna.
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Former congressman says employers need to do more to address mental health at work
Patrick Kennedy and the CEO of benefits company Optum discuss the state of mental health benefits at HLTH.
Benefits Think Making employees more comfortable with open enrollment
Open enrollment should be treated as an ongoing activity that maximizes the return on benefits investment, as well as increases employee well-being and satisfaction.
Amanda Aubin
Loyal Source
Health insurance surpass $20,000 per year, hitting a record
While employers pay most of the costs of coverage, workers’ average contribution is now $6,000 for a family plan.
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John Tozzi
Benefits Think ‘Eye’ spy a savings opportunity for health and vision benefits
Vision loss among workers results in $48 billion in lost productivity per year.
Cheryl Larson
Midwest Business Group on Health
PeopleKeep expands software with new HRA offering
The company is adding an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement product for small businesses.
Amazon’s battle for corner pharmacy is fought over phone and fax
Drugstore are trying to keep Amazon from wresting away their piece of the $333 billion prescription-drug industry.
New voluntary benefit designed to help caregiver employees
The tool offers workers access to consultants who specialize in assisting those caring for loved ones.
CVS wins court approval for antitrust accord on Aetna deal
The decision removes the final barrier to a deal that adds a major health insurance business to a nationwide network of pharmacies and prescription-drug benefit programs.
New partnership aims to help employees save money on prescription drugs
DirectPath has integrated a pricing tool into its platform, allowing workers to better determine the cost of medication.
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.
Benefit pros on the move: Gallagher, CareerBuilder, Aon, MetLife
Executives are changing jobs in the insurance, HR tech and benefit advising spaces.
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.
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.
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.
Benefits Think The cannabis conundrum: What are workers’ rights?
The first in a two-part series examining the legal and cultural implications of the drug in the workplace.
Kathleen Greer
KGA
How to help employees avoid high medical bills
With resources like second opinion services and health spending accounts, workers may be able to achieve reductions in health costs.
Trump administration moves to make healthcare costs more transparent
Proposed rules would provide consumers more detail about the actual prices hospitals charge insurers.
The direct primary care movement is ‘picking up speed’
“When you can look at [an employee] and say we just saved you that copay, that means something,” one expert says.
Benefits Think What the HHS prescription drug rules mean for employer-sponsored plans
Benefit managers may need to review cost accumulator programs for specialty medications under recent regulations.
Zack Pace
CBIZ