Healthcare

Now is an “opportunity to advance the conversation around mental health and well-being,” says Aetna’s head of behavioral health.

Many carriers are choosing to automatically continue coverage for all employees for a specified period of time, or are extending eligibility for employees whose status has changed.

A partnership with financial wellness benefit, Branch, ensures hourly employees are paid after every shift — an essential need for many during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The coronavirus pandemic has demonstrated how incompatible the workday is with raising children.

“Inclusion programs for the low vision community are critical, though these programs are being challenged by the impact of COVID-19,” says Robert Vaters, CEO of eSight.

Workers who make at least 60 deliveries a week can apply for the family care stipend, according to a Postmates spokeswoman.

Employees who are still at work now have a vested interest in adding financial protections for themselves and their families — whether it comes through supplemental health coverage or additional welfare coverage.

Firms are delaying, shortening or making virtual their internship programs this summer as efforts to slow the pandemic around the world leave employees working from home.

Now, more than ever, employers need to be prioritizing benefits to fit the needs of these employees.

We need to ensure that our workers have all the coverage they need to support themselves and their families while recovering from any major health event.