The Benefit Plan Watch
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The Benefit Plan Watch: News & Insights in Group Benefits
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Our most popular monthly newsletter, The Benefit Plan Watch is intended for distribution to the corporate benefits professional responsible for the group health care benefits of their employees.
Areas addressed in this newsletter include:
- Group Health Care Benefits
- Group Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits
- Plus other health care-related benefits, including disability and specialty care
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The Benefit Plan Watch Newsletter Teasers
September 2010
Health Care Reform to Drive Increase in Health Care Consumption
While financial uncertainties drove many Americans to rein in their consumption of health care services during the recession, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will remove patient out-of-pocket costs for preventive care services under many plans beginning in 2011 and drive an increase in the use of these services, according to a new study.
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Nine of Ten U.S. Companies Anticipate Losing Grandfather Status Under Health Care Reform
While many U.S. companies hoped to preserve much of their existing group health plans under the new grandfather provision, a new survey shows that almost all now believe they will not. Ninety percent of companies said they anticipate losing grandfathered status by 2014, with the majority expecting to do so in the next two years.
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New Preventive Care Benefits Survey Reveals Increased Popularity with Employers
Last month the results of a recent employer survey on preventive care benefits was released. The study was conducted to determine the extent to which employers are adopting approaches that support the use of screenings, vaccinations, and education. The findings are timely because the White House recently announced the Affordable Care Act, which goes into effect on September 23, requires new insurance plans to provide preventive care without cost-sharing.
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Typical First Year Income Loss for a Critical Illness is More Than $12,000
Two companion studies released last month found that experiencing a critical illness, such as cancer, a heart attack or stroke, can reduce a family’s income by more than $12,000 in the first year alone – even with medical coverage in place – primarily due to the inability to work. In addition, these families experience out-of-pocket medical costs of about $3,000 in the first year after diagnosis.
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August 2010
Reform Regulations Require New Health Insurance Plans to Provide Free Preventive Care
The Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and the Treasury issued new regulations last month, requiring new private health plans to cover evidence-based preventive services and eliminate cost sharing requirements for such services.
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New Affordable Care Act Regulations to Establish Appeals Process
Last month the Obama Administration announced new regulations, issued by the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury, to standardize both an internal process and an external process that patients can use to appeal decisions made by their health plan.
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U.S. Businesses Say Health and Productivity Management Programs Work
A leading non-profit research group released its analysis of the health and productivity management (HPM) practices of 450 U.S. employers. The study shows that HPM has a positive impact on their health and productivity goals.
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