An insurance plan is like an agreement between an individual and the insurance carrier, also known as the insurance company. Because the insured individual pays a monthly premium/cost, the insurance company partially or fully covers the cost of the individual’s medical expenses, including doctor’s visits, prescriptions, surgeries, etc.
Read MoreOn March 17, 2022, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) ended the designation of COVID-19 as an airborne infectious disease that presents a serious risk of harm to public health under the Health and Essential Rights Act (NY HERO Act).
Read MoreHealth care costs continue to rise each year, and 2022 will be no exception. In the new year, experts predict a 6.5% increase in medical costs alone, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers. Employers are also anticipating health plan premiums to rise more than 5% in 2022, a Willis Towers Watson survey reports. With these increases in mind, employers will want to strategize methods to rein in benefits spending.
This article offers three ways to help.
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On Jan. 25, 2022, OSHA provided notice that it is withdrawing its COVID-19 vaccination and weekly testing emergency temporary standard (ETS). Read to view how this impacts state plans and employers.
Read MoreThe new FAQs specifically address the definition of “disability” and how to determine whether an individual with COVID-19 meets it under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
For plan years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2022, the following limits have increased. Employers can view this to update their plan designs and ensure that their plan administration will be consistent with the new limits.
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