SSG Insights | Week of September 3rd
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5 Strategies for Reducing Health Benefits Costs in 2022 For the past two decades, health costs have increased each year. This happens for a variety of reasons, such as inflation or, say, a global pandemic. With that in mind, employers can bank on prices going up in 2022. This advisor includes five ways to help reduce spending without compromising benefits quality. |
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Departments Defer Transparency and Disclosure Rule Enforcement, Provide FAQ Guidance On August 20, 2021, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury (collectively, the Departments), issued FAQ guidance regarding provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the No Surprises Act (the Act) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA). Specifically, the FAQ provides guidance to group health plans and health insurance carriers to help them comply with the final Transparency in Coverage Rules (TiC Final Rules) issued under the ACA and similar provisions in the CAA. This Advisor provides a high-level summary of the FAQ and its impact on employer plan sponsors. |
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Six Employer Questions to Answer Before Imposing a Surcharge on Unvaccinated Workers Many employers are struggling to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among their workforce, concerned not only about both the safety of the workforce but also the costs of COVID-19 treatment that could be avoided through vaccination. Continue reading this insight to learn more about six key questions you need to resolve before undertaking such a plan.
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Brainstorm Techniques to Elevate Team Creativity “How should we fix this problem?” is a question that has been asked time and again in the boardroom, around the lunch table, and likely on your last Zoom call at work. In this scenario, some may look to the most experienced person in the room or on the call to decide. Sometimes we invite the group to share feedback on what was done the last time. Instead of using one of these common solutions, try inviting one of these brainstorming techniques to your next meeting to elevate team creativity. |
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