Employer health plans routinely cover pregnancy costs for workers and their spouses—but not necessarily daughters. According to a handful of new complaints … Read more
Group Pushing Employers to Offer Pregnancy Coverage for Dependents
More Companies Now Moving to High-Deductible Health Plans
Historically, one of the perks of working at a big company has been generous health benefits with modest out-of-pocket costs. But increasingly, large … Read more
High Deductible Health Plans: Low Premiums, Steep Risks for Employees
Alison Mitisek was at a Denver pediatrician’s office with her 15-month-old son last August when she passed out. The doctor’s office staff … Read more
Feds: Health Plans Can’t Discriminate Against Transgendered Employees
In a recent letter hailed by advocates in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, the Department of Health and Human Services … Read more
Some Employers Health Plans Deny Pregnancy Coverage For Dependents
The health care overhaul provides a safety net for young adult children, who can now stay on their parents’ health plans until they reach age 26. But … Read more