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Health Insurance Terms You Should Know | WI Benefits Team

Health care terms, medical bills, and forms can be hard to understand. Here are some common health care terms, and what they mean.   Allowed Amount This is the maximum payment the plan will pay for a covered health care service.  May also be called “eligible expense,” “payment allowance,” or “negotiated rate.” For example, if … Continued

Upcoming Changes for Employee Benefits | Wisconsin Benefits Firm

Employers will see several changes to their health and welfare benefits due to comprehensive new tax and spending legislation. This includes notable improvements to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Dependent Care Flexible Spending Arrangements (DCFSAs), and employer-provided student loan payments, as well as the introduction of some new fringe benefit choices. These updates introduce significant changes … Continued

ACA Update: Enhanced No-Cost Cancer Screenings for Women Coming in 2026 | Wisconsin Benefits Firm

Big changes are coming to women’s preventive care coverage!  Starting with plan years on or after December 31, 2025, group health plans and health insurance issuers must expand their no-cost coverage for women’s preventive care. This expansion includes additional breast cancer imaging or testing needed to complete an initial mammogram, as well as patient navigation … Continued

Compliance Recap July 2025 | WI Employee Benefits Agents

THE ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL ACT IMPACT ON EMPLOYEE BENEFITS The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBBA) introduces permanent changes to a range of employee benefits, creating a more stable and generous framework for employers and employees. HDHPs and HSAs Telehealth Services: High-deductible health plans (HDHPs) can now permanently cover telehealth before deductibles … Continued

Breaking Down Your Benefits: Understanding Key Terms | WI Employee Benefits Group

Selecting the right health insurance plans for your family is a critical process that requires careful attention from start to finish. Navigating health insurance becomes much simpler when you understand its terminology. Making sense of these terms empowers you to better understand your costs, benefits, and even estimate the price of a doctor’s visit. Premium: … Continued

Compliance Recap June 20255 | Wisconsin Benefits Consultants

SUPREME COURT AFFIRMS PREVENTIVE CARE PROTECTIONS UNDER THE ACA The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a critical component of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), reinforcing the requirement that health insurers provide coverage for preventive services recommended by a federal expert panel. The decision ensures that Americans will continue to have access to early detection and … Continued

ACA Update: Enhanced No-Cost Cancer Screenings for Women Coming in 2026 | WI Employee Benefits Team

Big changes are coming to women’s preventive care coverage!  Starting with plan years on or after December 31, 2025, group health plans and health insurance issuers must expand their no-cost coverage for women’s preventive care. This expansion includes additional breast cancer imaging or testing needed to complete an initial mammogram, as well as patient navigation … Continued

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