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Health Insurance

Offer comprehensive health coverage to your employees through Every.

Types of Health Coverage

Every supports multiple health insurance types:
Comprehensive health coverage including doctor visits, hospital stays, prescriptions, and preventive care
Coverage for routine cleanings, exams, fillings, and major dental work
Eye exams, glasses, contact lenses, and vision correction procedures

Plan Types

Common medical plan structures:
Plan TypeDescriptionBest For
PPOFlexible network, no referrals neededThose wanting provider choice
HMOLower costs, primary care gatekeeperCost-conscious employees
HDHPHigh deductible with HSAHealthy, savings-focused
EPONetwork-only, no referralsBalance of cost and choice

Enrollment Process

1

Eligibility

Determine which employees are eligible (typically full-time employees after waiting period)
2

Plan Selection

Employee reviews plan options and selects coverage level
3

Add Dependents

Employee adds spouse and/or children to coverage
4

Review Costs

Review premiums and employer contribution
5

Confirm Enrollment

Submit enrollment and effective date begins

Coverage Levels

Employees can choose coverage for:
  • Employee Only - Individual coverage
  • Employee + Spouse - Employee and spouse/partner
  • Employee + Children - Employee and dependent children
  • Family - Employee, spouse, and children

Premium Costs

Understanding health insurance costs:
  • Employee Premium - Amount deducted from paycheck
  • Employer Contribution - Amount paid by company
  • Total Premium - Combined cost of coverage
  • Deductible - Amount paid before insurance pays
  • Out-of-Pocket Max - Maximum annual cost to employee
Employer contributions to health insurance premiums are typically tax-deductible for the company and tax-free for employees

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

For employees with High Deductible Health Plans:
  • Pre-tax contributions
  • Tax-free growth
  • Tax-free withdrawals for medical expenses
  • Funds roll over year to year
  • Portable if employee leaves
2024 Contribution Limits:
  • Individual: $4,150
  • Family: $8,300
  • Age 55+ catch-up: +$1,000

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Pre-tax accounts for medical expenses:
  • Healthcare FSA - Medical, dental, vision expenses
  • Dependent Care FSA - Childcare, daycare expenses
  • Contributions reduce taxable income
  • Use-it-or-lose-it (some plans allow small rollover)

Managing Coverage Changes

Process coverage changes for:
  • New hires enrolling in benefits
  • Life events (marriage, birth, etc.)
  • Open enrollment elections
  • COBRA for terminated employees
  • Coverage terminations
Health insurance changes must be processed within 30 days of qualifying events

Benefits Cards

Employees receive:
  • Insurance ID cards (physical and digital)
  • HSA/FSA debit cards
  • Provider directories
  • Benefits summaries

Claims and Support

Help employees with:
  • Filing insurance claims
  • Understanding Explanation of Benefits (EOB)
  • Finding in-network providers
  • Resolving billing issues
  • Appealing denied claims
Provide employees with carrier contact information and customer service numbers