View the infographic below to discover the value of consumer directed healthcare accounts. The graphic features an overview of HSAs, HRAs, and FSAs, along with other helpful information. What is a Consumer Directed Healthcare Account? A consumer directed healthcare account is a type of medical savings account that: Helps pay for eligible medical expenses Can … More >>
Employees, employers and TPAs all find value from a strong employer benefits package. Employer-sponsored debit cards can further bolster benefits offerings. In today’s fast-paced world, where time is of the essence, debit cards provide an efficient payment method for consumers everywhere. They eliminate the time and hassle involved in writing checks or stopping at the … More >>
Millennials are younger and healthier in comparison to their Gen X and Baby Boomer peers. Are Millennials and HDHPs with HSAs a good fit for employers and TPAs? A recent study on adults with health insurance shed light on the healthcare spending habits of the up-and-coming Millennial generation. Among the findings are that younger workers … More >>
For TPAs who offer or are considering MSA administration, here is an overview of Medicare Set Aside accounts. Navigating the ins-and-outs of Medicare billing can present real challenges for healthcare TPAs – especially when it comes to Medicare Set Aside (MSA) regulations. When a person eligible for Medicare receives a personal injury settlement, the Centers … More >>
Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA) with a vote of 217-213. The bill now goes to the Senate for approval. In its current form, AHCA affects tax-advantaged health care accounts: Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Reimbursement Arrangements. It also has tax implications for employers and people … More >>
Diversified Administration, Inc., a third party administration firm, seeks to deliver top quality to its clients. The company focuses on helping employees to maximize take-home pay and businesses to increase tax savings, lower premiums, and generate increased employee loyalty. To accomplish this, Diversified Administration, Inc. partnered with DataPath to administer consumer directed healthcare (CDH) accounts … More >>
Making workers’ compensation indemnity payments to employees who get injured on the job can be a frustrating and time-consuming process. Managing workers’ compensation indemnity payments often requires employers to navigate a complex and confusing maze of government regulations and payment providers. Additional issues such as check fraud, late or missing payments, and the cost of … More >>
DataPath recently published ‘Using Technology to Enhance the Delivery of MSA Benefits,’ a white paper that evaluates the challenges that self-administered Medicare Set Aside (MSA) accounts present to both workers’ compensation MSA recipients and third party vendors, such as Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). However, the think piece argues, there is an available technology-based solution that … More >>
A Medicare Set Aside account, also known as an MSA, is an important component of the workers’ compensation payment landscape. Here’s the essential information you need to know about who qualifies for them, how they work, approved expenses, etc.: What is an MSA? An MSA is a settlement resulting from a workers’ compensation or personal … More >>
It’s no secret: American workers are becoming more mobile. Between 2005 and 2012, there was a 79% increase in the number of employees who worked remotely1. With more and more people working away from home, many of them are located far from their personal banks. When these employees get hurt on the job, how does … More >>
DataPath RelianceCard™ Helps Payers and Pharmacy Benefit Managers Monitor Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set Aside Settlement Funds LITTLE ROCK (June 15, 2016) – DataPath announced today the launch of its newest workers’ compensation solution, RelianceCard™, a card-based payment solution for Medicare Set Aside (MSA) arrangements. The customizable card provides MSA recipients easy access to funds and … More >>
Finding the right payment solution can be tough. Making payment by check is costly (up to $8 per transaction1) and time-consuming. Furthermore, paper checks are vulnerable to fraud, and if a payment is late or never received, payers can receive a lot of angry phone calls or negative social media attention from upset recipients. This … More >>
When considering an account-linked payment card for employer benefits, TPAs must find a solution that provides improved security, accountability, and flexibility for all parties involved in the transaction.
Controlling workers’ compensation costs by automating processes, while maintaining the privacy and security of injured workers, is crucial. As payers look to automate payment processes, they could be creating greater risks, complications and inefficiencies. On the surface, the workers’ compensation payment process involves only three players—the payer, the provider and the injured worker. The payer … More >>
Today’s reality highlights the need for benefits debit cards: in a 21st century, first-world society, card payments are the norm rather than the exception. Card payment terminals are found just about everywhere – doctors’ offices, pharmacies, grocery stores, retail shops, taxicabs, subway stations, and more. With consumers utilizing debit and credit cards more and more … More >>
