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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

Projected Health Care Costs for 2024

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According to an annual report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), health care costs are expected to grow by 7% in 2024. This is due to rising pharmaceutical expenses, especially specialty...

ACA’s Cost-sharing Limit and No Surprises Act FAQs

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Frequently asked questions were recently issued regarding the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) overall cost-sharing limit and the No Surprises Act’s (NSA) protections against surprise...

Guidance Revised for Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program

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As part of the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare will soon be able to directly negotiate covered prescription drug prices (Part B and Part D). The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...

Insured Adults Face Challenges in Accessing Mental Health Care

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Amid a shortage of mental health care professionals, many patients are struggling to find mental health care services. A recent survey found that nearly 43% of insured adults who rated...

Navigating Health Plan Compliance: Fully Insured vs. Self-funded

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When deciding whether to move from a fully insured health plan to a self-insured health plan (or vice versa), employers should consider the different compliance requirements for each...

Important Information for HDHPs Regarding COVID-19 and Preventive Care

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The IRS recently issued Notice 2023-37, providing updated guidance for high deductible health plans (HDHPs) regarding COVID-19 testing and treatment expenses, as well as clarifying...

New EEOC Posters Effective June 27, 2023

.5 minute read

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued a new “Know Your Rights” poster which contains information about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). This law...

Survey Reveals Issues Navigating Health Insurance

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According to a recent survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), 81% of insured adults feel excellent or good about their health insurance. However, 58% reported having at least...

Some Americans Skipping, Delaying, or Reducing Their Medications

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Health Interview Survey found that 8.2% of Americans aged 18-64 skipped, delayed, or reduced the amount of their...

Providing Financial Safety Nets for Employees

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Money is a top stressor for employees. Many are concerned about covering their living expenses and unexpected financial emergencies. When employees experience financial stress,...