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Leading Employers Back Expansion of Electronic Prior Authorization to Self-Funded Health Plans
Five major employers, including Amazon and Google, are supporting the expansion of electronic prior authorization for self-funded health plans. This change aims to simplify the process for patients and doctors, reducing the need for faxes and paperwork when getting health benefits. The goal is to ma...
CHOICE in Action: Ohio Employers Explore New Approach to Health Benefits
Ohio small businesses now have a new option for providing health benefits to their employees called CHOICE Arrangements. This approach allows employers to contribute tax-free money towards individual health insurance plans instead of offering a traditional group health plan. This change aims to help...
CHOICE in Action: Texas Employers Take Advantage of New Approach to Health Benefits
Texas employers are now able to take advantage of a new health benefits option called CHOICE Arrangement. This allows them to provide employees with tax-free contributions towards individual health insurance or Medicare instead of offering a standard group health plan. This change aims to give busin...
Governor Hochul Announces Over $1.7 Billion In Workers’ Compensation Insurance Savings for Employers and Policyholders Statewide
New York Governor Hochul has announced that employers and policyholders will save more than $1.7 billion on workers' compensation insurance across the state. This change is aimed at reducing costs for businesses while ensuring that employees continue to receive necessary coverage. Insurance agents s...