What Is Disability Medicare Supplemental Insurance? | VA Employee Benefits

Because your Medicare benefits often require a copayment or may be limited in the amount of coverage per year, a Medicare supplement insurance plan can be purchased to cover the gaps in Medicare coverage. These supplemental insurance plans–called Medigap plans–are available from private insurers. If you are a Medicare beneficiary because you are 65 or … Continued

Health Insurance Industry Terms You Need To Know | VA Employee Benefits

With the ever increasing amount of regulations in the Health Insurance industry – the amount of acronyms is rising rapidly.  If you don’t follow the latest news religiously, then you could find yourself M.O. (missing out!).  Even if you are a seasoned “insurance chooser” – some of the more common terminology could be just as … Continued

Web Therapy: The Doctor Will Skype You Now | Virginia Employee Benefits

Overview When Madison Maroney (name changed for privacy) moved from Boston to Wisconsin, there was one thing the 40-year-old east-coaster couldn’t leave behind: Her weekly therapy sessions. So now, two years later, in her Midwestern home, she pops open her laptop every week, logs on, and via live-streaming video, talks through her highs and lows … Continued

Health Plan PCORI Fees Are Due August 1 | Virginia Employee Benefits

Do you offer coverage to your employees through a self-insured group health plan? Do you sponsor a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA)? If so, do you know whether your plan or HRA is subject to the annual Patient-Centered Research Outcomes Institute (PCORI) fee? This article answers frequently-asked questions about the PCORI fee, which plans are affected, … Continued