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Effective July 1, 2025, UCare will suspend new business commission payments on the products listed below. This decision was not made lightly and reflects their ongoing efforts to ensure the long-term financial health and sustainability of our organization. Additionally, effective June 1, 2025, UCare will no ...

“No thanks, I’ve got disability insurance through work.” By: Michael Sir, RHU, President of OneProtection Often times when an insurance agent or financial advisor brings up the topic of disability insurance (DI) to a client they hear, “I already have disability insurance through work.” Unfortunately, most advisors ...

The rising cost of healthcare continues to be a challenge for employers, leading many to seek innovative solutions that balance affordability with high-quality care. One such solution is telemedicine, which has transformed the way employees access healthcare. By integrating telemedicine into their benefits strategy, employers ...

In 2025, HealthPartners will help employers comply with the 2024 RxDC reporting (Prescription Drug Data Collection Reporting), a compliance requirement for employers with employer sponsored health plans to report pharmacy and medical claims data by June 1, 2025. This effort aims to increase transparency in prescription ...

Employer Strategies for Sustainable Benefits In 2025, employers are projected to face significant increases in health care costs, impacting both their financial strategies and employees’ out-of-pocket expenses. Projected Cost Increases: Mercer Survey: Employers anticipate a 5.8% rise in health benefit costs per employee in 2025, marking the third ...