The BenefitsTV Podcast is dedicated to helping you navigate the complex world of employee benefits. Join our hosts, Andrew McNeil and Rosario Avila as they discuss the latest trends and insights in the employee benefits industry and provide you with actionable tips and strategies to make the most of your benefits program.
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The BenefitsTV Podcast is dedicated to helping you navigate the complex world of employee benefits. Join our hosts, Andrew McNeil and Rosario Avila as they discuss the latest trends and insights in the employee benefits industry and provide you with actionable tips and strategies to make the most of your benefits program.
Navigating Health Insurance Premium Trends and ICHRAs
BenefitsTV the Podcast
18 minutes 4 seconds
1 year ago
Navigating Health Insurance Premium Trends and ICHRAs
In this episode of BenefitsTV - The Podcast, co-hosts Andrew McNeil and Rosario Avila reconnect after a brief hiatus to discuss recent trends in healthcare costs and the growing interest in Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs). They dive into a BenefitsPro article predicting an 8% rise in healthcare costs in 2025, explore the factors driving these increases, and ponder the impact on employers and employees. The discussion also covers the pros and cons of ICHRAs, highlighting their potential as a flexible solution for employers looking to manage expenses while offering employees greater choice in their healthcare plans.
00:00 Welcome Back to BenefitsTV - The Podcast 00:31 Catching Up: Personal Updates 02:07 Healthcare Cost Trends for 2025 10:41 Understanding ICHRAs 12:45 Employee Perspectives on ICHRAs 17:30 Conclusion and Sign-Off
Contact:
Andrew McNeil: AndrewM@arrowbenefitsgroup.com Rosario Avila: RosarioA@arrowbenefitsgroup.com
BenefitsTV the Podcast
The BenefitsTV Podcast is dedicated to helping you navigate the complex world of employee benefits. Join our hosts, Andrew McNeil and Rosario Avila as they discuss the latest trends and insights in the employee benefits industry and provide you with actionable tips and strategies to make the most of your benefits program.
