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Tuesday, October 27, 2020How to bridge the health insurance knowledge gap for younger employees
With the passage of the Affordable Care Act, young adults were able to stay on their parents health insurance plans until the age of 26. But once they get their own health insurance, many young employees make common and costl... READ MORE >>
Tuesday, October 20, 2020Premiums for HealthCare.gov Plans Are Lower for Third Consecutive Year Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a report showing the trend of lower premiums and increased issuer participation for HealthCare.gov will continue for 2021 year. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, October 14, 2020Social Security COLA announced for 2021 There will be a 1.3% cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security beneficiaries in 2021, the government announced. The maximum amount of wages subject to Social Security taxation will increase from $137,700 in 2020 to $142,800 next year. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, October 7, 2020In the midst of COVID-19, knowing your employee health and insurance benefits is more crucial than ever
According to new Voya Employee Benefits research, to help protect their families during these uncertain times more than 70% of American workers plan to spend more time reviewing their workplac... READ MORE >>
Monday, October 5, 2020How the COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the need for life insurance benefitsAn employer’s insurance offerings are a core consideration when choosing a job, so it’s critical that in addition to comprehensive health insurance, you’re also offering robust life insurance options. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, September 30, 2020CMS lowers Medicare Advantage premiums: 3 things to knowAverage premiums for Medicare Advantage plans will be an average 11% lower for the 2021 plan year compared to this year, CMS said Sept. 24. Here are three things to know. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, September 30, 2020Trump signs U.S. healthcare executive orders that may have little impact President Donald Trump signed two executive orders as part of his America First Healthcare Plan calling for coverage of preexisting conditions and directing HHS to work with lawmakers on legislation to protect patients from unexpected out-of-network medical bills. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, September 9, 2020Because Of COVID-19: People Are Losing Health Insurance There are few aspects of life that have not been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Side Effects Public Media has launched a Facebook Live series called “Because of COVID-19” to examine these ripple effects and offer solutions and resources. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, September 9, 2020COVID may slow premium increases in 2021 In June, the Colorado Health Institute estimated 563,000 Coloradans would join Medicaid this year, with the majority coming from those who lost their jobs due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. With those losses came a large drop in the number of people within the risk pools that comprise the group insurance market. READ MORE >>
Sunday, August 16, 2020Many companies continue health insurance for furloughed workers Millions of Americans have lost their jobs. Fortunately, many of their former employers are working to make sure they don’t lose their health coverage, too. Macy's furloughed most of its 125,000 employees in late March. READ MORE >>
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