Access to Care

Historically speaking, health plan transparency in the United States has been sorely lacking. The Transparency in Coverage Final Rule requires insurers and health plans to disclose negotiated rates with in-network providers and allowed amounts for out-of-network providers — here’s what it means for employers.

There are numerous family structures beyond the traditional nuclear family, but loved ones can get left behind when employee benefits packages don’t account for the variety of forms families can take. Leading companies are adjusting their approaches to provide more inclusive and equitable support — are your policies up to date?

Americans spend significantly more money on medications annually than any other country, but it’s not because they take more pills than their international peers. This problem stems from astronomical medication costs.

The additional expense of new solutions and the extra effort involved in implementation are holding employers back from helping employees with rising healthcare costs. But everything has a price — even doing nothing.

Keeping your pet healthy can be costly. Preventive pet care such as flea and tick medications, vaccinations, and routine checkups at the veterinarian can cost hundreds of dollars a year, which is why pet insurance has gained popularity in recent times. Let’s break down what everything you need to know about whether pet insurance is worth it.

You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who wants to delay seeking the medical care they need, but it’s an unfortunate reality for many Americans. Here’s why delayed medical care is such a bad idea.