Health Care

How ICHRAs Can Help Small Businesses Save Big on Health Benefits in 2025

2024-09-24T08:57:45-04:00September 24th, 2024|2024, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Health Care Reform, Insurance & Benefits, Small Business Health Insurance|

Are rising health insurance costs eating into your small business's budget? Are your employees struggling to afford quality healthcare? Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) might be the solution you've been searching for. What are ICHRAs? ICHRAs (pronounced [...]

The Healthcare Cost Tightrope: Balancing Costs and Benefits for Your Business

2024-08-08T09:10:53-04:00August 8th, 2024|2024, Health Care|

For many employers, healthcare costs are a high-wire act. You want to offer competitive benefits packages to attract and retain top talent, but rising costs threaten to throw you off balance. So, how do you navigate this challenging landscape? [...]

The Alternative to Fully-Insured Health Plans: What It Means for Employers

2024-08-06T14:27:31-04:00May 24th, 2024|2024, Employee Benefits, Health Care|

If your business offers health insurance benefits to employees, you've likely heard of alternative funding models like self-funding or level-funding. But what exactly do these alternative approaches entail, and why are more employers considering them instead of traditional fully-insured [...]

Be Proactive, Stay Healthy: Why Annual Physicals Matter and How NARFA Helps

2024-05-06T15:54:20-04:00May 6th, 2024|2024, Health Care, Wellness|

They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and that certainly applies to your health. In today's busy world, it's easy to let routine checkups fall by the wayside. But according to the Centers for [...]

IRS Guidance on Nutrition, Wellness, and General Health Expenses

2024-04-09T08:42:18-04:00April 9th, 2024|2024, Health Care, Wellness|

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently highlighted that costs associated with nutrition, wellness, and general health do not typically qualify as reimbursable medical expenses under Section 213 of the Internal Revenue Code. In its communication, including a news [...]

The Convenience of Telehealth: Is it Right for You?

2024-02-12T17:47:33-05:00February 6th, 2024|2024, Employee Wellness Programs, Health Care, Wellness|

Remember struggling for appointments, battling traffic, and waiting in stuffy exam rooms? Telehealth, the magic of healthcare delivered virtually, is changing the game! What is Telehealth? Imagine connecting with your doctor through a secure video call or chat instead [...]

2024 Health Care Horizon: Navigating Legislative and Regulatory Changes

2024-02-01T19:28:53-05:00January 24th, 2024|2024, Employee Benefits Legislation, Health Care, Health Care Reform, Legislative News|

As 2024 unfolds, Congress faces a narrowing timeframe to enact significant health initiatives. The fiscal year's spending bills offer a crucial opportunity for legislation. The process faces two key deadlines: the first when four annual appropriations bills expire on [...]

Managing Your Health Care: Important Information about Emergency Room (ER) Use

2024-01-18T18:53:27-05:00January 18th, 2024|2024, Health Care|

The emergency room is absolutely where you should go for life-threatening illnesses or injuries, such as chest pain, head trauma, and other serious conditions. However, ERs see far too many minor injuries and illnesses – respiratory infections, UTIs, sprains, headaches [...]

Spotlight on Fleet Trade Associations: Why They Matter More Than Ever

2023-12-19T15:58:34-05:00July 1st, 2023|2023, Employee Benefits, Fleet Industry, Health Care, Small Business Health Insurance|

In the ever-evolving landscape of the automotive, roads, and fuel sectors, fleet trade associations have become more crucial than ever. Amidst economic fluctuations and regulatory changes, NARFA stands out as a beacon of support and guidance for businesses with [...]

Do You Need an Annual Checkup? Here is Some Advice About Visiting Your Doctor

2023-04-17T11:10:10-04:00February 20th, 2023|2023, Employee Benefits, Employee Wellness Programs, Health Care, Wellness|

Do you need an annual checkup? From blood work to a complete physical exam, many patients want the works. But, what’s really necessary each year? A group of physicians has some surprising – and practical — advice. Instead of [...]