Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Lilly's new drug, is already approved under the trade name Mounjaro, a diabetes drug, but Zepbound will list for a lower pre-insurance price than Novo Nordisk's weight loss drug, Wegovy.
Understanding your specific needs, a plan's total cost, and how tax-advantaged accounts work, can not only save you money, but also make sure you are getting the most out of your health insurance plan.
Those looking to provide the most value to their clients will help them understand the importance of focusing on supplemental health insurance and employee benefits year-round.
Employers will be facing a changing landscape when it comes to health care in 2024, as they continue to see significant spending in the areas of mental health, prescription drugs and cancer treatment, says a new survey.
Under pressure from patient advocates and government regulators, credit agencies have taken steps to remove some medical debts from credit reports, but this could be costing physicians nationwide potentially billions of dollars.
Under ERISA regulations, the fiduciary has 4 areas of duty: loyalty to the participants, prudence in running the plan, and the ongoing duties to diversify and minimize risk and to follow plan documents, unless they violate ERISA rules.