The minimum wage in Pennsylvania is $7.25, equal to the federal minimum wage. In Philadelphia, where the cost of living is nearly 20% higher than the national average, that hourly minimum has a purchasing power of just $6.12. That's the lowest of any city in our study and its equal to an annual income of about $12,730.
Explanation of benefits. An explanation of benefits (commonly referred to as an EOB form) is a statement sent by a health insurance company to covered individuals explaining what medical treatments and/or services were paid for on their behalf. The EOB is commonly attached to a check or statement of electronic payment.
When the group health plan is the primary payer, the member's claim is filed with us by the hospital or doctor. After the claim is processed, we send the member an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) outlining the charges that were covered. We also notify the health care professionals of the covered charges.