MZQ Beacon Alert - December 20, 2022 In this Edition: "The end of the 2022 calendar year is fast approaching, and with it come numerous deadlines that can directly or indirectly impact employer group health plans. [In this document you'll find] an overview of several...
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New Law Yields Results, Prevents 9 Million Surprise Medical Bills
As many as 9 million surprise medical bills have been prevented since January 2022 due to the impact of the No Surprises Act, according to a new report. This is the first data that indicates the law, aimed at eliminating surprise medical billing for insured patients...
The Risk Report – December 2022
Download Volume 4, Issue 12 of The Risk Report In this Edition: 2023 HSA/FSA Contribution Levels Narrow Networks Premium Reimbursement Plans New Law and Surprise Medical Bills Download the Report
Premium Reimbursement Plans Grow in Usage, Despite Drawbacks
More employers are opting to fund accounts that their employees can draw on to purchase their own health insurance, either on an Affordable Care Act exchange or on the open individual market, according to a new report. Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement...
Narrow Networks, Tiered Plans May Reduce Costs
Inflation, an aging workforce and people catching up on care they skipped during the COVID-19 pandemic are some of the main ingredients that will drive the cost of group health benefits over the coming years. The key for employers grappling with these higher costs is...
Total Control Health Plans Spreads Holiday Cheer at Parade of Lights
That time of year is fast approaching and TCHP is excited to celebrate and spread some Christmas cheer. Tuesday night, Total Control Health Plans participated in Holland, Michigan's annual Parade of Lights. There were many exciting guests for the celebration including...
Many Injured Workers Feel Unsupported, Frustrated by Claims Process
A recent study has found that injured workers are often left feeling frustrated and fending for themselves after they file a workers' compensation claim. The survey of injured workers by researchers at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada found that workers...
Is Health Plan Self-Funding Right for Your Firm?
As group health costs continue climbing and more employees struggle with the cost of premiums and out-of-pocket expenses, some employers are starting to take a second look at self-funded or partially self-funded plans. These plans give employers more skin in the game,...
The Risk Report – November 2022
Download Volume 4, Issue 11 of The Risk Report In this Edition: Disengaged Enrollment Health Plan Self-Funding Getting the Most Out of Your Health Plans Cost Transparency Download the Report
Why Trucking Companies Uniquely Benefit from Self-Insured Health Plans
While all companies could use more control, there are a few industries that particularly benefit from rethinking their approach to health insurance. One of these is the trucking industry. With a background in the skilled trades and trucking industry, our business manager Mike Lutz understands deeply the healthcare struggles many trucking companies face.