20 Jun 3 questions advisers should ask about the potential CVS-Aetna deal

Posted at 10:00h in Employee Benefits, employers, Helpful Tips

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In a rapid changing market, stay ahead of the curve by asking these three questions on the potential CVS-Aetna deal to help determine how it will impact the health insurance industry. ...

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16 Jan Level-funded plan uptake trickling down market

Posted at 10:00h in Default, Health Care Plans, Level Funded, Self-Funded, trending, Workplace

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Level-funded plan uptake trickling down market What are level-funded plans, and why are they becoming so popular? Allow this article to break down the facts for you. A brighter light is being cast on level-funded group health plans as benefits decision-makers tackle open-enrollment season. Several industry observers...

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05 Oct Number Of Uninsured Falls Again In 2015

Posted at 08:30h in ACA, ClearPath blog, Health Care, Obamacare

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Interesting article from Kaiser Health News about decreasing uninsured rates by Julie Rovner The federal health overhaul may still be experiencing implementation problems. But new federal data show it is achieving its main goal — to increase the number of Americans with health insurance coverage. According to the annual...

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18 Apr Making Sense of the Alphabet Soup of Healthcare Spending Accounts

Posted at 10:00h in ClearPath blog, Employee Benefits, Health Care Plans, HSA

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Original post benefitnews.com Employers are passing more and more healthcare responsibility to their employees, and in some cases, giving them a greater share of the financial burden. Likewise, businesses are looking for ways to help employees manage healthcare expenses. There are a number of products for...

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16 Dec Health insurers in Ohio must keep provider directories up-to-date

Posted at 10:01h in ClearPath blog, Employee Benefits

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Watchful Ohioans will gain some protection from surprise medical bills as well as greater knowledge about insurance plans’ provider networks under a rule that takes effect in January. Read more...

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12 Jan Highlights of the Excise Tax on High-Cost Plans (the “Cadillac Tax”)

Posted at 18:28h in ClearPath blog, Compliance News

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Source: United Benefit Advisors, LLC The excise tax on high cost plans (also referred to as the Cadillac tax and the 4980I tax) is scheduled to take effect in 2018. To date, regulations have not been issued, so many of the details about how the tax...

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07 Jan Rate Trends and Delay Strategies

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Source: United Benefit Advisors, LLCThere was a nearly 322% increase in the number of plans utilizing an early renewal strategy on December 1, 2013, which delayed many effects of PPACA until December 1, 2014. Of the employers who postponed their renewal date, 94% were small...

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15 Dec Most Consumers Value Integrated Benefits for Time and Cost Savings

Posted at 15:07h in ClearPath blog, Employee Benefits, Survey

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  Originally posted December 11, 2014 on Insurance Broadcasting Whether it’s dental insurance or the smartphone, consumers want products that offer simplification and savings. In a new survey, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield asked Americans what products make their lives easier and the findings revealed that...

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20 Nov Premium Reimbursement Arrangements — Employers Beware

Posted at 17:09h in ClearPath blog, Health Care

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The Department of Labor (DOL) has just published a series of FAQs regarding premium reimbursement arrangements. Read more here...

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03 May Younger buyers buying asset-based LTC

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The sale of asset-based long-term care insurance protection continues to grow significantly....

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