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Let’s learn about your employer health care benefits

posted on 5/25/2017 3:35:00 PM
Let’s learn about your employer health care benefits
What are employer-sponsored health care benefits? You might have benefits from your employer or know someone who does. Let's discuss. Employer-sponsored health care benefits are known by many names: group health plans, group insurance, group health coverage, group insurance policies, etc. No matter what you call them, these are generally the most budget-friendly option for employees. Compared to purchasing your own health insurance, it is a better deal to get your employer’s “group rate” f...
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