Tag: Health Plan

July 24, 2024

While it’s too early to determine if the increase in high deductible offerings will become a trend, Alera Group said, it is a data point to watch. The majority of survey participants (60%) said they offered deductibles in the $2,000-$3,999 […]

September 7, 2021

The IRS announced that employer-sponsored health coverage will satisfy the Affordable Care Act (ACA) affordability requirement next year if the lowest-cost, self-only coverage option an employer offers does not exceed 9.61 percent of an employee’s income. The threshold in 2021 […]

August 6, 2021

An employer coalition is urging policymakers to consider the implications for employer-provided health insurance if employees are given an option to receive coverage under a government-run health plan. The Partnership for Employer-Sponsored Coverage (P4ESC) sent a comment letter on July […]

October 5, 2020

Employers expect a moderate health plan cost increase next year of 4.4 percent, on average, compared to this year, according to early results from HR consultancy Mercer’s National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans 2020. The increase, based on 1,113 employer […]

June 15, 2018

In a climate where rising healthcare costs continue to be a prominent concern among those planning for retirement, it is important for human resources executives to make sure that their employees are educated about the changes and options available to […]