Healthcare Trends

March 2021 As a business owner, selecting a health plan can be difficult. How much should the in-network deductible be? In California and across the country, what plans are businesses in my industry choosing for their employee benefits? How much are other businesses spending per employee? Luckily, United Benefit Advisors (UBA) has gone to great […]

Question: Is medical marijuana use protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? If so, what accommodations would be considered reasonable? Answer: You are not required to accommodate medical marijuana use under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Even though medical marijuana is legal in many states, under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), marijuana […]

Are you an employer that offers or provides group health coverage to your workers? Does your health plan cover outpatient prescription drugs—either as a medical claim or through a card system? If so, be sure to distribute your plan’s Medicare Part D notice before October 15. Purpose Medicare began offering “Part D” plans—optional prescription drug […]