fbpx

Altiqe Professional Services

Waving HDHP Deductibles Has Little Effect on Premiums, Study Says

2.5 minute read Employers who offer health savings account-eligible high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) to employees can significantly expand pre-deductible coverage for certain drugs used to manage chronic conditions — with only a tiny effect on premiums. That’s the finding of a new study from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI). The reason: According to research […]

Waving HDHP Deductibles Has Little Effect on Premiums, Study Says Read More »

Two-thirds of Small Firms Are Boosting Their Benefits Packages: Poll

2.5 minute read Now more than ever, employers need to step up their employee benefits game beyond providing group health insurance. Thanks to the Great Resignation, employees are demanding more from their current and prospective employers. And those that don’t deliver lose employees or have trouble attracting new talent, as long-time colleagues head for the

Two-thirds of Small Firms Are Boosting Their Benefits Packages: Poll Read More »

Alleviating Health Insurance Burden on Employees a Top Priority: Poll

3 minute read As the 2023 group health open enrollment season nears, more employers have heard concerns among their staff and are focusing on affordability and easier access to health care services, according to a new study. Mercer’s “Health & Benefit Strategies for 2023” study, which surveyed more than 700 employers, found that more than

Alleviating Health Insurance Burden on Employees a Top Priority: Poll Read More »

Construction Firm Tips for Avoiding Insurance Disasters

3 minute read Construction Firm Tips for Avoiding Insurance Disasters When you’re in the construction industry you already have lots to worry about: Keeping your workers safe in one of the most dangerous industries, uninsured or underinsured subcontractors, and finding experienced employees from a shrinking pool of talent. Not only that, but lawsuits lurk in

Construction Firm Tips for Avoiding Insurance Disasters Read More »

Time to Comply with Health Plan Transparency Rules

2 minute read July 1 was the deadline for health plans to make public their in-network negotiated rates, out-of-network billed charges, and more. While health plans will be required to post this information, employers who sponsor their group health insurance for their employees will need to take steps to ensure that their plans comply with

Time to Comply with Health Plan Transparency Rules Read More »

Dental and Vision Benefits are Inexpensive, and a Big Hit with Workers

3 minute read Employers nationwide are looking for ways to attract and retain talent and differentiate themselves from competing employers, and many are looking to the two most popular voluntary benefits: employee dental and vision plans. That’s important in today’s tight job market. After all, a recent survey from CareerBuilder found that 55% of workers believed an

Dental and Vision Benefits are Inexpensive, and a Big Hit with Workers Read More »

Reporting Workers’ Comp Claims Late Can Push up Costs Newarly 50%

3 minute read One of the keys to keeping the costs of a workers’ compensation claim from spiraling out of control is prompt claims reporting. Claims are routinely filed late, either by the injured worker who fails to report it to the employer, or the employer dawdling or procrastinating and not reporting the claim to

Reporting Workers’ Comp Claims Late Can Push up Costs Newarly 50% Read More »

More Employers Add Narrow Networks to Offerings

3 minute read More employers are including narrow provider network insurance plans among their plan offerings to their employees to give them a lower-cost premium option. Narrow provider networks limit the number of covered providers included in health insurance plans. While these plans have been mainstays on Affordable Care Act marketplaces, employers have been slow

More Employers Add Narrow Networks to Offerings Read More »

Cost of Commercial Property Insurance Surges Thanks to Inflation, Climate Change

3 minute read As climate change continues to create more turbulent weather and natural catastrophes, commercial property insurance rates are still climbing — and the recent surge in inflation is adding fuel to the cost of coverage. While overall commercial property rates increased about 10% on average in 2021, rates surged between 25% and 40%

Cost of Commercial Property Insurance Surges Thanks to Inflation, Climate Change Read More »

Malcare WordPress Security