Insurance

Health benefit costs set to rise 5% in 2018

08/29/2017

The average cost of employer-provided health insurance and pharmacy benefits will rise 5% for the fifth consecutive year in 2018, according to a new survey by the National Business Group on Health, which represents mostly large employers.

Consumer-driven health plans gain participants

08/22/2017

So-called “consumer-driven” health plans with high deductibles are continuing to gain market share in the United States, and are having the intended effect of making people more involved in their own health care.

Doubt cast on spousal benefits for same-sex couples

08/03/2017

The Texas Supreme Court on June 30 threw out a lower court ruling that said spouses of gay and lesbian public employees are entitled to government-subsidized same-sex marriage benefits.

3 things for HR to do amid health care reform turmoil

07/25/2017

If it’s Monday, there must be a new plan afoot to overturn the Affordable Care Act.

Snapshot: Employers expanding their benefits

07/17/2017

Overall, 32% of employers increased their benefits offerings in the last year. They were most likely to offer better wellness and health benefits.

Side gig may bar unemployment benefits

07/17/2017

If you terminate an employee who may have been moonlighting or running a side hustle, she may not be eligible for unemployment benefits. You may be able to oppose benefits because she has another source of income.

Monitor malpractice claims to collect any reimbursement

07/12/2017

Employers with self-insured health plans should carefully monitor whether employees or their dependents using those health benefits end up suing a provider for malpractice.

Survey: Taxing insurance would raise health costs

06/27/2017

As the Trump administration and Congress negotiate elements of health care and tax reform, a new survey finds that most employers expect higher health insurance costs if the government decides to tax employer-provided insurance.

Despite repeal, employers would keep ACA provisions

06/20/2017

As the Senate continues to consider legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, employers expect to retain many of the ACA’s popular provisions, even if they are not required to by a new law.

Employers boosting benefits to woo talent