A recent J.D. Power Survey found that more than 60% of privately insured U.S. health plan members did not receive any guidance about COVID-19 from their providers....
The Department of Health and Human Services shares that view, noting in a March 12, 2012, final exchange rule that “direct primary care medical homes are not insurance.” Read this blog post to learn more....
The coronavirus has continuously affected many operations for employers for both small and large businesses. Health and benefit plans, currently, are being significantly affected just as much of anything else in the business world today. Read this blog post to learn more....
For those enrolled in Medicare Part D, disclosing notices to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) whether the coverage is "creditable" or "non-creditable" is due February 29, 2020. Read this blog post to learn more about the deadline for Medicare Part D....
Each year, employers are faced with the challenge of engaging employees during open enrollment. Instead of printouts and email campaigns, try a new communication method this year. Read this blog post for easy tips to try this open enrollment season. ...
Eighty-one percent of benefits decision-makers believe employees that have diabetes keep it a secret. Often, it can be difficult to manage blood sugar daily and feel healthy enough to function at work. Read the following blog post from Employee Benefit News for five ways employers...
According to a recent survey, 56 percent of U.S. adults with employer-sponsored health benefits said health coverage satisfaction is a key factor in deciding whether they should leave their current job. Read the following blog post for an open enrollment checklist. ...
Vision benefits have traditionally been offered as an elective, with coverage is focusing on vision tests or discounts for corrective eyewear. However, this often can result in inadequate coverage for employees and their dependents. Read this blog post to learn more about vision benefits....
Recently, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a private letter ruling regarding DNA collection kits and whether the price of these kits qualify as Section 213(d) medical care expenses. Read this blog post from UBA to learn more. ...
According to new reports, the use of electronic cigarettes (vaping) is believed to be responsible for five deaths and 450 severe lung injuries. Read this article from SHRM for more information on vaping. ...