Archive for August 2013
4 Reasons Why You Might Be Paying More for Health Insurance in 2014
Prior to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) becoming the law of the land in 2010, it was common for insurance companies to vary the price you paid for your insurance based on a number of different factors. Those factors included things like your health status, demographics and industry you worked in – just to name…
> Keep ReadingAddressing Obesity Through Your Workplace Wellness Program
Employees who are overweight or obese can reduce your company’s productivity, increase health care costs, and are at risk for even more serious and costly health complications in the future. Targeting obesity in the workplace is one of the most important strategies for employers looking to improve employee health and lower medical costs. The Risks…
> Keep ReadingHow to Hire to Fit Your Company Culture
You may realize that an individual is not a good fit, or a new employee may choose to leave if the job doesn’t match their expectations. In both circumstances, many of these separations are due to the fact that the hired individuals did not fit the company culture and therefore lacked productivity, creativity and/or morale.
> Keep ReadingLimits on Out-of-Pocket Maximums Delayed for Some Health Plans
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) limits the amount that health plan enrollees can be forced to pay out of pocket for essential health benefits. Once the annual out-of-pocket maximum is reached for the year, an enrollee will not be responsible for additional cost-sharing for these benefits for the remainder of the year.
> Keep ReadingEnrolling in the Health Insurance Marketplace: A How-To Guide for Individuals
With enrollment in the health insurance marketplaces rapidly approaching, there are several steps you can take right now to be ready to sign up when October 1st rolls around.
> Keep ReadingCan I Get Help Paying For My Health Insurance When The Marketplaces Open?
We’re less than 2 months out from the grand opening (pending any possible delay) of Florida’s health insurance marketplace. Some Marketplace health plans will have lower monthly premiums and may charge you more out of pocket when you need care. Some will be higher-premium plans that cover more of your costs when you need care.…
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