by US Rx Care | Oct 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by US Rx Care | Sep 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Inflation is not just affecting the cost of food and fuel. It’s also spilled over to the price of almost every industrial item, as well as building materials and services. Anybody running a business, particularly one that carries inventories or has to invest in...
by US Rx Care | Sep 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by US Rx Care | Sep 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by US Rx Care | Sep 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Now more than ever, employers need to step up their employee benefits game beyond providing group health insurance. Thanks to the Great Resignation, employees are demanding more from their current and prospective employers. And those that don’t deliver lose...
by US Rx Care | Aug 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Employers who offer health savings account-eligible high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) to employees can significantly expand pre-deductible coverage for certain drugs used to manage chronic conditions — with only a tiny effect on premiums. That’s the finding...
by US Rx Care | Aug 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by US Rx Care | Aug 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Q: We have an employee who wants to make changes to her cafeteria plan election, even though benefits are already effective. Is there a grace period that allows her to change her election? Employers: Don’t make this common cafeteria plan mistake! Once cafeteria...
by US Rx Care | Aug 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
According to a recent survey, four in 10 American workers live paycheck to paycheck. This means that an unexpected illness or injury that takes someone off the job for more than a few days can have devastating consequences for many of your employees who depend on...
by US Rx Care | Aug 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
It always takes more time than usual to onboard new employees — particularly ones who are new to the workforce altogether — to your employee benefits plans. Keep in mind that the ritual of choosing a benefits package is a brand-new experience for people who are new to...
