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How Self-Funded Health Insurance Can Be Your Competitive Advantage

August 1, 2023

Companies offer employee benefits to retain and recruit their workforce. Benefits reflect your values as an organization and company, and more and more employees today value what their company stands for, not just what they are paid. Poor benefits can result in higher attrition, a waste of business cash flow, and hurt the company in …

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The Value of Offering Virtual Mental and Behavioral Health to Employees

July 18, 2023

In offering benefits such as a health insurance plan, an employer is looking to build trust and differentiate itself in the market for labor. Quality health coverage is important to employees since it impacts the health of themselves and their families. And strong benefits differentiate your job offer in the marketplace so prospective employees see …

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How to Offer Better Mental Health Benefits at Net No Cost

June 28, 2023

Employers balance competing interests in their employee benefits packages: benefits and costs. How much value are they delivering to employees, and what do these plans cost? In our role as benefits consultants, we work to find cost-effective ways to enhance benefits for a true win-win between the employer and the employees. The Value of Mental …

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How to Improve Your Employee’s Mental and Behavioral Health

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!

How to Save on Prescriptions and Get Less Expensive Medications

February 22, 2023

The rising cost of medications are a leading healthcare issue for people today. More than 40% of Americans reported struggling to pay for the cost of their medications, despite health insurance coverage. When the cost of their prescriptions go up, people are forced to make tough decisions, including rationing necessary medications or skipping meals or …

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CAA 2023 Extends HSA Telehealth Relief for Two More Years

January 3, 2023

Congress passed an omnibus government funding bill at the end of 2022 titled the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 to avoid a shutdown. One of the provisions affects HSA telehealth services by again extending HSA relief to consumers with High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs). Consumers can receive first-dollar telehealth and remote care services and not …

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Takeaways from the 2022 KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey

November 14, 2022

Kaiser Family Foundation (No affiliation with Kaiser Permanente) released its 24th annual survey of trends in employer-sponsored coverage. This survey is a great resource for benefits and financial professionals to better understand what’s happening in the employee benefits space, particularly among premiums, employee contributions, cost-sharing provisions, offer rates, wellness programs, and employer practices. Increased cost …

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Engagement Across All 5 Generations in the Workforce

November 8, 2022

The first step to creating a great culture with ample amounts of engagement is knowing your workforce. Currently, there are 5 generations in the workforce: Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. Each has a unique management style and looks for different benefits from their company. Below is an overview of what each …

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Takeaways from the 2022 KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey

October 31, 2022

Employer health insurance costs are rising, and employees at small companies bear a greater burden than their counterparts at large employers, according to the 2022 KFF Employer Health Benefits survey. On average, employees at small companies pay $2,000 more for family coverage and face deductibles that are $1,000 higher. This report highlights the disparities in …

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