Health Insurance Coverage

Why Health Insurance Premium Increases are Not Inevitable for Mid-Sized Companies

Premium hikes for health insurance often seem inevitable for mid-sized companies, but understanding the underlying factors and pursuing alternative strategies can break the cycle. Options such as self-funding, level-funded plans, wellness initiatives, data analysis, and direct provider contracts can all potentially lower costs over time.

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Employee Benefits Healthcare Coverage

Number of Employers Offering Coverage Grows

The number of companies offering health insurance to their employees has risen for the first time in a decade, according to new research from the Employee Benefit Research Institute. In 2017, almost 47% of private-sector employers offered health insurance, up from 45.3% in 2016. The percentage had previously been dropping steadily since 2008, when more

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