Category: Employee Benefits

Takeaways from the 2018 Midterm Election

Yesterday’s historic election saw the most voter turnout for a midterm ever in the United States, and today both Republicans and Democrats are claiming victory. While there are still many votes being counted and races still to be decided, it’s clear the Democrats have taken control of the House of Representatives and the Republicans have increased their majority in the Senate.

At this point, Democrats appear to have gained 30+ seats in the House of Representatives and Republicans will increase their Senate majority by three to five seats. This outcome was expected by many and was predicted by polling in recent weeks.

How will the shift in power impact employer-sponsored healthcare?  

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Greg Stancil Appointed to NAHU’s Legislative Council

Greg Stancil, Director of Healthcare Reform for Scott Benefit Services, was recently appointed to the Legislative Council of the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU).  The NAHU …Continue Reading

Wellness Program Dashboards 5 Rules for Success

I recently had the privilege of facilitating a roundtable discussion at the Summer 2018 HERO Think Tank on the topic of wellness dashboards.  This was a great opportunity to share Scott’s knowledge and experience surrounding this valuable tool in health risk management.  From my experience at the HERO Think Tank, and from our day-to-day engagement with clients, I developed the following five “rules” for wellness dashboarding.  

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National Benefits Benchmark Data

Decisions about your employee benefits have far-reaching and financially significant implications – for your business and your employees. At Scott, we empower our clients with detailed benchmark data to make informed, strategic decisions.

Each year, Scott Benefit Services, alongside a leading actuarial consulting firm, conducts a Mid-Market Benefits Benchmarking Survey to help guide employers as they navigate the ever-changing employee benefits landscape. 

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Reference-Based Pricing: A PPO Alternative

Employers that provide health insurance for their employees know first-hand how the high cost of healthcare negatively impacts their business, and how cost shifting to employees challenges their workers. The skyrocketing trend of healthcare costs has become a widely accepted norm that leaves many feeling helpless, but viable alternative solutions are available. For those ready for change, understanding the options is the first step. 

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