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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

Pharmacy Benefit Managers Scrutinized

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Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) have been under investigation recently. PBMs negotiate rebates with drug manufacturers on behalf of a health insurance plan. Earlier this year,...

Top Health Priorities in the U.S.

.5 minute read

The first quarterly Axios-Ipsos American Health Index surveyed Americans about health-related behaviors.

Employers Looking to Change Health and Well-Being Vendors in the Next 2 Years

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According to a recent Willis Towers Watson report, 88% of the 232 U.S. employers surveyed are seeking new health and wellness vendors. They are changing vendors to better meet their...

6 Cost-cutting Tips for Employers

1.5 minute read

Due to economic downturn and ongoing labor challenges, employers are searching for ways to save money. Being savvy can help employers identify areas to reduce expenses without...

Retirees and Post-retirement Medicare Costs

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An Employee Benefit Research Institute study found that retirees will need to save hundreds of thousands of dollars to cover Medicare costs. These costs include prescription drugs,...

Health Plans and Gag Clause Attestations

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The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury issued an FAQ on the prohibition of gag clauses under the transparency provisions of the Consolidated...

2023 Employee Wellness Trends

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Employee well-being will be a primary focus for employers this year. Now more than ever, employees want to feel that they belong in a workplace and feel recognized, appreciated, and...

Humana to Exit from Employer-Sponsored Medical Insurance Coverage

.5 minute read

Health insurance company, Humana Inc., has announced that they will stop providing employer-sponsored medical insurance coverage. This includes fully insured, self-funded, and Federal...

Study Shows Consolidated Health Systems Fail

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Consolidated health systems deliver a large proportion of the medical care in the United States. A new study suggests that consolidated health systems provide slightly better care than...

2023 Voluntary Benefit Trends

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Voluntary benefits can be a great way for employers to round out their benefits package. They are beneficial to employees and their families, and many come with little to no cost to...