-
16 Dec
Key Factors Driving Health Care Cost Increases in 2025
Posted: December 16, 2024
Health care expenses are expected to rise significantly in 2025, with projections indicating a 7%-8% increase. This aligns with similar trends in 2024, showcasing the cumulative impact of ongoing cost growth. Below are the primary drivers of these increases: GLP-1 Medications: Glucagon-like peptide-1 drugs typically require long-term use to deliver intended health benefits. Currently, 6% […]
-
26 Nov
ER vs Urgent Care: How to Choose the Right Care for Your Medical Needs
Posted: November 26, 2024
All too often, illness or injury appears out of the blue: You wake up in the middle of the night with intense abdominal pain. Or your baby spikes a high fever on the weekend. These situations are stressful and it’s hard to think when you’re under stress. But you need to decide where to go […]
-
05 Aug
Understand Your Spending Power: What You Can Buy with Your FSA, HSA, or HRA
Posted: August 5, 2024
Medical expense accounts can help you save on all kinds of healthcare costs. Here are some you may not know about yet. HSA, FSA, and HRA can typically be used for: Medical expenses: Doctor visits, surgeries, prescriptions, dental and vision care, and mental health services. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications: Many OTC medications, including pain relievers, allergy […]
-
01 Jul
Benefits 101: What Is an HDHP?
Posted: July 1, 2024
In today’s world of complex health insurance options, High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) have become increasingly popular. But with a name like “high deductible,” it’s natural to have questions. Let’s break down the basics of HDHPs: What is an HDHP? An HDHP is a health insurance plan with a higher deductible than traditional plans. This […]
-
16 May
Up and Away – Healthcare Costs Are Taking Off
Posted: May 16, 2023
Healthcare costs, and consequently employee health benefit costs, have been growing at an alarming rate in recent years. The U.S. as a nation spends more on health care than any other developed country but has worse health outcomes. How is this possible? Four Key Factors Driving U.S. Healthcare Costs: Aging Population Healthcare gets more expensive […]
Innovative Insurance Group