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Insurance Surcharges Could Boost Vaccination, but Watch Out
By Robert Bloink | William H. ByrnesIf your small-business client is considering imposing a vaccine-related surcharge, it's important to understand the rules, which are muddy.
August 26, 2021
Insurers Scramble to Meet No Surprises Act RequirementsNearly 75% of survey respondents are concerned about meeting the law's Advanced Explanation of Benefits mandates, Zelis found.
August 26, 2021
Can Delta Air Lines Make Unvaccinated Workers Pay Up?While laws limit the ability of insurance plans to adjust what people pay for health coverage, large firms have more latitude through wellness programs.
August 26, 2021
Unvaccinated Patients Have Cost Health Care System $2.3B Since JuneEstimates suggest there were 37,000 preventable hospitalizations in June and 76,000 in July, at an average cost of $20,000.
August 26, 2021
Insurance Think Tank Points to 'Cradle-to-Grave' ApproachThe Geneva Association study also recommends an approach that combines life and health insurance.
August 26, 2021
More Vaccine Mandates Are ComingThe FDA's full approval of the Pfizer vaccine may be making more employees comfortable with getting the injections.
August 25, 2021
Florida Is America's Future: Retired, Politically Active, Collecting Social SecurityTexas, Florida, and Arizona census figures show more growth coming from people who are moving to end their career rather than advance it.
August 25, 2021
Lobbying Group Cautions on Adding Dental, Vision Coverage to MedicareMedicare Advantage plans could have 48% to 73% fewer rebate dollars available without a benchmark adjustment, a study found.