Prior to implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010, adult children could be removed from their parents’ group health insurance plans upon reaching majority. Today, large group health plans are required to offer coverage to adult children until they reach the age of...
Sometimes called supplemental insurance or employee-paid benefits, voluntary benefits are products that employees may choose to add to their existing insurance plans. They are offered through the workplace, but can be paid entirely or partially by employees through payroll deferral. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S., with suicide rates rising nearly 30 percent since 1999. Mental health conditions are often perceived as the cause of suicide, but it is rarely caused by...
On June 21, 2018, the Department of Labor (DOL) released its final rule easing restrictions for employers who wish to provide health benefits to their employees by joining or establishing Association Health Plans, or AHPs.1 AHPs are comprised of employers, who come together in groups...
Are you concerned about your health or the health of a loved one? Early detection and treatment of diabetes can decrease the risk of developing serious health conditions. Here’s what you need to know about the causes, symptoms and prevention of diabetes. Diabetes Basics When you eat,...