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Here's an interesting Friday afternoon or #weekend read: it seems like #employers are increasingly pursuing #selffunded employer-sponsored insurance (#ESI) plans. In fact, 80% of U.S. counties have a majority of enrollees in self-funded plans! This is despite a Health Affairs study that found risks that may be associated with the self-funded models, like being at a disadvantage when negotiating for lower prices. You can learn more about this trend below. h/t BenefitsPRO for this write up. https://okt.to/TCARxm

Here's an interesting Friday afternoon or #weekend read: it seems like #employers are increasingly pursuing #selffunded employer-sponsored insurance (#ESI) plans. In fact, 80% of U.S. counties have a majority of enrollees in self-funded plans! This is despite a Health Affairs study that found risks that may be associated with the self-funded models, like being at a disadvantage when negotiating for lower prices. You can learn more about this trend below. h/t BenefitsPRO for this write up. https://okt.to/vRSYUo

Here's an interesting Friday afternoon or #weekend read: it seems like #employers are increasingly pursuing #selffunded employer-sponsored insurance (#ESI) plans. In fact, 80% of U.S. counties have a majority of enrollees in self-funded plans! This is despite a Health Affairs study that found risks that may be associated with the self-funded models, like being at a disadvantage when negotiating for lower prices. You can learn more about this trend below. h/t BenefitsPRO for this write up. https://okt.to/ENSuoq

Here's an interesting Friday afternoon or #weekend read: it seems like #employers are increasingly pursuing #selffunded employer-sponsored insurance (#ESI) plans. In fact, 80% of U.S. counties have a majority of enrollees in self-funded plans! This is despite a Health Affairs study that found risks that may be associated with the self-funded models, like being at a disadvantage when negotiating for lower prices. You can learn more about this trend below. h/t BenefitsPRO for this write up. https://okt.to/msDMkr

Here's an interesting Friday afternoon or #weekend read: it seems like #employers are increasingly pursuing #selffunded employer-sponsored insurance (#ESI) plans. In fact, 80% of U.S. counties have a majority of enrollees in self-funded plans! This is despite a Health Affairs study that found risks that may be associated with the self-funded models, like being at a disadvantage when negotiating for lower prices. You can learn more about this trend below. h/t BenefitsPRO for this write up. https://okt.to/ohGD1l

Here's an interesting Friday afternoon or #weekend read: it seems like #employers are increasingly pursuing #selffunded employer-sponsored insurance (#ESI) plans. In fact, 80% of U.S. counties have a majority of enrollees in self-funded plans! This is despite a Health Affairs study that found risks that may be associated with the self-funded models, like being at a disadvantage when negotiating for lower prices. You can learn more about this trend below. h/t BenefitsPRO for this write up. https://okt.to/Y0B4lh

U.S. health plans are asking what to do when it’s not possible to give a cost estimate on a covered item or service with limited past claims data. A new FAQ outlines the steps to take. #EmployeeBenefits https://ow.ly/1Wsk50QHki0

In 2024, group health plans and insurance issuers MUST offer an enhanced internet-based price comparison tool. This tool MUST cover ALL items, services, and drugs, providing real-time cost-sharing estimates to consumers. It's all about empowering informed decisions! Compliance Deadlines: 📅 From Jan. 1, 2023, compare prices for 500 items. 📆 By Jan. 1, 2024, extend it to ALL covered items. Action Steps: 📈 Fully insured health plans: Check if your issuer provides the tool. 📊 Self-insured plans: Ensure your TPAs are on board and monitor compliance. This transparency boost benefits both employers and employees. Let's move healthcare access forward! ⏩ Final Rules: https://lnkd.in/gGfEeiQi #HealthcareTransparency #EmployeeBenefits #HealthInsurance https://lnkd.in/ggnfD5bH

Did you know? Consumer’s out of pocket spending – for copays, deductibles and goods and care not covered by insurance – rose 6.6% in 2022 and accounted for 10.6% of health spending. Check out the 2024 edition of the National Health Spending Quick Reference Guide for more insights! https://lnkd.in/gF7CCR3f