Whether the result of an unexpected illness or injury; out-of-network care; a high-cost medical procedure like joint replacement or organ transplant; or a costly medical expense such as labor and delivery, large medical bills not only affect employees’ financial wellbeing, they can also impact their health and job performance.
The stress caused by high bills and medical debt can increase employees’ risk of a range of physical and mental health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, migraine headaches, a weakened immune system, anxiety and depression.
