Thank you to the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento Women Build team from InterWest’s Roseville and Sacramento offices! You worked it! This March over 500 strong women from all different industries and backgrounds are working together to help build strong communities. On March 18th, an energetic crew from InterWest, donned pink hardhats and mud…
Large employers are unwavering in their plans to continue offering group health plans to their workers instead of funding individual reimbursement accounts that would allow them to shop for plans on government-run exchanges, according to new research. The poll of 26 health benefits decision-makers at large firms, carried out by The Commonwealth Fund and the…
Each year, InterWest recognizes employees who are identified by their co-workers as having demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to their clients, workmates as well as their community. This partnership between work and giving back makes them stand out for their invaluable contributions. ______________________________ Jessica Monlux Supervisor, Commercial Lines Department Chico The leadership skills Jessica has coupled…
Starting Jan. 1 of this year, heavy duty diesel trucks and buses built prior to 2010 and weighing more than 14,000 pounds are banned from operating in California. The new rule is part of phased-in California Air Resources Board regulations that aim to reduce emissions from diesel trucks and buses. But while the change is…
A bipartisan group of House legislators in February reintroduced legislation from 2022 that would pave the way for employer-sponsored, stand-alone telehealth benefits plans. The bill is important as the current law allowing health insurers to cover telehealth benefits sunsets at the end of 2024, which would be difficult for many patients and providers who have…
A U.S. court of appeals has struck down a landmark California law that prohibits employers from requiring their workers to sign agreements to arbitrate any disputes arising from their employment. The ruling clears the way for employers to continue using arbitration agreements without risking criminal liability that the law — AB 51 — calls for.…
A new study has found that individuals enrolled in high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) are more engaged than their traditional plan counterparts during open enrollment, spending more time on choosing plans and using employer-provided tools to help them make their choices. Despite their higher engagement though, overall, 72% of group health plan enrollees spent less than…
Each year, InterWest recognizes employees who are identified by their co-workers as having demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to their clients, workmates as well as their community. This partnership between work and giving back makes them stand out for their invaluable contributions. ______________________________ Dashiel Mullen, IS Operations Administrator, Information Services Chico Dashiel resolves IT issues quickly…
Rick Macias with Love Inc. stopped by InterWest’s Merced office on Tuesday to pick up donated items from the fundraiser the Merced staff coordinated to help neighbors who lost their belongings during recent flooding. He was not expecting the mountain of items collected and was completely surprised by the outpouring of love and generosity of…
In the continuing quest to reduce health care costs and make care more accessible, a new type of health plan has been taking shape: The virtual-first health plan. These rapidly evolving plans integrate virtual care delivery models into a comprehensive health plan that encourages enrollees to access virtual care with their doctors before resorting to…