In a largely unpredictable world, some things are constants. Housing prices and college tuition will rise every year. So will healthcare costs. Each year, more and more Americans incur high-value medical claims in excess of $500,000. For self-insured employers to accurately plan ahead, it’s important to have some idea just how much and how quickly those major claims will rise. Stop Loss Insurance, Inc. has been tracking self-funding trends for our clients for many years. Back in 2014, we broke down data from Highmark, Inc. on high-value claims to help our clients understand the current landscape. Six years later, the numbers have changed but the trends remain the same. Here’s what you need to know. Continue Reading >
