by US Rx Care | Jan 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound effects on health insurance in the U.S., with many employers improving mental health and other benefits to help their workers during this trying period, according to a new report by the Kaiser Family Foundation. Despite the...
by US Rx Care | Jan 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Most employers offer major medical coverage to their full-time employees. But that still leaves workers and their families with significant exposure to financial hardship in the event of a serious medical emergency. For example, even with insurance, treating a broken...
by US Rx Care | Jan 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
As we enter 2022, there are a number of changes on the horizon that plan sponsors need to be aware of as they will affect group health plans as well as employees enrolled in those plans. Some of the changes concern temporary rules that were implemented during the...
by US Rx Care | Dec 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Employers looking for ways to decrease their group health insurance outlays over the past decade have been turning to high-deductible health plans as they offer lower up-front premiums. In 2021, 51% of the U.S. workforce was enrolled in one of these plans, according...
by US Rx Care | Dec 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
by US Rx Care | Dec 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
The controversy over COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the workplace continues growing and human resources are sounding the alarm on how employers should approach the matter. While the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and impending OSHA regulations will provide some...
by US Rx Care | Dec 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
The far-reaching Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 contains a number of landmark regulatory changes affecting medical providers, insurers as well as pharmacy benefit managers that are aimed at making pricing more transparent for consumers and the general public....
by US Rx Care | Dec 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Studies have found that nine out of 10 employees opt for the same benefits every year and that around a third of workers don’t fully understand the group health plan benefits they are enrolled for. Staying in the same plan after year can be a waste of money if...
by US Rx Care | Dec 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
A model measure would require health plans to include financial assistance that policyholders receive, as well as drug rebates, towards their pharmaceutical deductibles, copays and coinsurance. Most health plans do not allow rebates and outside financial assistance to...
by US Rx Care | Dec 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Under new guidance issued by the IRS, at-home COVID-19 testing kits will be considered a reimbursable medical expense under the three main health care savings vehicles offered to employees. This new guidance adds to the list of personal COVID-19-related expenses for...
