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Key Factors Driving Healthcare Cost Increases in 2025 | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

December 16, 2024

Healthcare expenses are expected to rise significantly in 2025, with projections indicating a 7%-8% increase. This aligns with similar trends in 2024, showcasing the cumulative impact of ongoing cost growth. Below are the primary drivers of these increases: GLP-1 Medications: Glucagon-like peptide-1 drugs typically require long-term use to deliver intended health benefits. Currently, 6% of … Continued

ER vs Urgent Care: How to Choose the Right Care for Your Medical Needs | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

November 26, 2024

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All too often, illness or injury appears out of the blue: You wake up in the middle of the night with intense abdominal pain. Or your baby spikes a high fever on the weekend. These situations are stressful and it’s hard to think when you’re under stress. But you need to decide where to go … Continued

Understand Your Spending Power: What You Can Buy with Your FSA, HSA, or HRA | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

August 5, 2024

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Medical expense accounts can help you save on all kinds of healthcare costs. Here are some you may not know about yet. HSA, FSA, and HRA can typically be used for: Medical expenses: Doctor visits, surgeries, prescriptions, dental and vision care, and mental health services. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications: Many OTC medications, including pain relievers, allergy … Continued

Benefits 101: What Is an HDHP? | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

July 1, 2024

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In today’s world of complex health insurance options, High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) have become increasingly popular. But with a name like “high deductible,” it’s natural to have questions. Let’s break down the basics of HDHPs: What is an HDHP? An HDHP is a health insurance plan with a higher deductible than traditional plans. This … Continued

Up and Away – Healthcare Costs Are Taking Off | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

May 16, 2023

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Healthcare costs, and consequently employee health benefit costs, have been growing at an alarming rate in recent years. The U.S. as a nation spends more on health care than any other developed country but has worse health outcomes. How is this possible? Four Key Factors Driving U.S. Healthcare Costs: Aging Population Healthcare gets more expensive … Continued

Healthcare 101: Back to Basics | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

February 6, 2023

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Getting sick can be expensive. Even minor illnesses and injuries can be very costly to diagnose and treat. Health care coverage helps you get the care you need and protects you and your family financially if you get sick or injured. We’re breaking down the health insurance basics. Because, when you understand it, you’re more … Continued

ER vs. Urgent Care | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

August 9, 2022

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All too often, illness or injury appears out of the blue: You wake up in the middle of the night with intense abdominal pain. You stumble while carrying groceries up a flight of stairs and can no longer put weight on your swollen ankle. Or your baby spikes a high fever on the weekend. These … Continued

What You Need to Know About Healthcare Benefits in 2022 | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

February 1, 2022

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While the new year feels like a fresh start for most workers, it’s also expected to come with a spike in health insurance premiums. Premiums and deductibles have been steadily increasing for years. The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) found that premiums for a family rose 4% in 2021, according to a survey focused on employer-sponsored benefits. The average … Continued

Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

September 5, 2019

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Let’s say you are getting ready to make your favorite breakfast—avocado toast. You’ve toasted the bread, cut the avocado in half, and are ready to remove the dreaded pit. Of course, your knife slips and you end up slicing your hand—making you the latest victim of “avocado hand.” It seems you cannot stop the bleeding … Continued

Category: Health Care Cost

Key Factors Driving Healthcare Cost Increases in 2025 | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

ER vs Urgent Care: How to Choose the Right Care for Your Medical Needs | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

Understand Your Spending Power: What You Can Buy with Your FSA, HSA, or HRA | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

Benefits 101: What Is an HDHP? | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

Up and Away – Healthcare Costs Are Taking Off | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

Healthcare 101: Back to Basics | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

ER vs. Urgent Care | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

What You Need to Know About Healthcare Benefits in 2022 | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

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