May 30, 2023
With the expected cost of medical benefits in the fully insured marketplace to nearly double in the next four years, employers are looking for low-cost solutions to retain and attain top talent. Based on a survey, highly satisfied employees say they are more likely to stay if better benefits are provided, 43% of all employees …
May 22, 2023
Click here to watch a webinar on Mental Health Strategies in the Workplace, including the Interactive Screening Program as discussed below As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to make sure every employer is aware of the resources out there to support their employees’ mental and behavioral health. While health plans and point …
May 22, 2023
Healthcare costs, and consequently employee health benefit costs, have been growing at an alarming rate in recent years. The U.S. as a nation spends more on health care than any other developed country but has worse health outcomes. How is this possible? Four Key Factors Driving U.S. Healthcare Costs: Aging Population Healthcare gets more expensive …
May 16, 2023
Interested in a free webinar with practical tips and strategies to support your employees’ mental health? Join John and representatives from Health Action Alliance / Mental Health Action Day and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention next Tuesday for a jam-packed session on mental health and the workplace!
May 9, 2023
The impact of the end of PHE will be immediate and underestimated; unfortunately, it is looking like it will destabilize the already broken health industry. See below two things to make note of! Cost Shifting to Private Insurers: It is true that the official end of the Pandemic Health Emergency (PHE) will likely result …
May 9, 2023
When we see the recent onslaught of news about Medicaid redeterminations (aka “the unwinding of Medicaid”), we might automatically relate it to individuals and not necessarily realize that some employees might have declined their company’s benefits and enrolled in Medicaid during the pandemic. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides medical insurance …
May 2, 2023
You are probably familiar with voluntary benefits – if you’ve watched a sports game or turned on the TV recently, you’ve probably seen an ad from Aflac, Allstate, and others. But you may not be familiar with how these plans are financed exactly. And if you’re a real finance and insurance nerd who is familiar …
May 1, 2023
Volunteers make an immeasurable difference in people’s lives and often serve with the intention of helping others. But, did you know that volunteering can benefit your mental health as well? While it’s true that the more you volunteer, the more benefits you’ll experience, volunteering doesn’t have to involve a long-term commitment or take a huge …
