As group health plan open enrollment looms for most companies, communicating your offerings to your staff is key to getting as many of them as possible to sign up for coverage. That requires a solid strategy aimed at helping your employees understand their choices and...
While every detail of your office is planned to perfection, can the same be said about your health insurance and (Rx) benefits? We’re here to remove the uncertainty about what happens behind the scenes between your health care providers and the pharmacies.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought mental health to the forefront for many people, as they tried to cope with abrupt changes to their work and social lives, isolation, fear of getting sick and losing loved ones to the disease. Even now, as the pandemic ebbs, the mental...
As the labor market remains tight and businesses struggle to find staff, more small firms are starting to offer employee benefits, particularly health coverage. But the costs of coverage can be daunting and many employers worry about whether they can afford benefits...
As open enrollment is right around the corner, now is the time to gear up to maximize employee enrollment, help them make the best selections for their own personal circumstances, and stay compliant with relevant laws and regulations. It's a lot to take in as...
Even though the majority of workers receive health insurance coverage on the job, a new survey has found that many of them understand surprisingly little about their health plans and are leaving money on the table. The "Health Insurance Literacy Survey" by...
U.S. employers can expect to see their group health insurance premiums climb an average of 6.5% in 2023 from this year, according to a new study. Economic inflationary pressures will push the average premium cost per employee to about $13,800, compared to about...
MZQ Beacon Alert - August 25, 2022 In this Edition: On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the sweeping Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the IRA) into law. In addition to the act’s deficit reduction measures and the changes it makes to tax law and energy policies,...
Physicians and employee health experts are increasingly recommending that employers include diabetes screening, prevention and management in their company-sponsored wellness programs. Diabetes — known as the "silent killer" — afflicts more than 29 million Americans,...
MZQ Beacon Alert - August 22, 2022 In this Edition: On Friday, August 19, 2022 the DOL, HHS, and Treasury issued updated FAQ's addressing the machine readable file requirements, which are part of the CAA Transparency in Coverage Rules. In short, employers no long have...