by Uniq Benefit Solutions | Jul 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Employers who were surveyed for a new report expected that group health insurance premiums would increase 5.4% this year and at a faster clip in 2024 as inflation hits medical costs. Employers said they are looking to manage growing group benefit costs without...
by Uniq Benefit Solutions | Jul 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
More and more insurers are expanding the use of telemedicine, just as a new study shows promising cost savings of up to 25% from virtual care when implemented properly. The latest insurer to announce an expansion of its telemedicine offerings is UnitedHealthcare,...
by Uniq Benefit Solutions | Jun 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
The penalties for not offering health insurance to your employees if you have 50 or more full-time or full-time equivalent employees in violation of the Affordable Care Act are set to rise again next year. The IRS has increased the fines for employers that fail to...
by Uniq Benefit Solutions | Jun 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Three drugmakers, which account for roughly 90% of the insulin in the U.S. market, in March 2023 announced that they will cap the cost of insulin for people with private insurance plans. That includes those on employer-sponsored group health plans and plans purchased...
by Uniq Benefit Solutions | Jun 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
A surge in demand for pricey, new and highly effective anti-obesity medications could put a financial strain on employers who sponsor their employees’ health plans. Employers have long offered coverage for certain weight loss tools, such as bariatric surgery if...
