Benefits Think

The current layoff situation and legislative action to extend periods and deadlines associated with COBRA means that people who would not have considered electing COBRA prior to COVID-19 may choose to do so soon, and in record numbers.

Caregiving is our collective duty — it’s no longer just on each individual, but on everyone, including our institutions, to do their best.

Many leaders still have the mentality that if they want something done right, they should just do it themselves.

In 2021, employers will require greater transparency and predictable cost controls around medical claims and clear reporting on dollars saved.

Individual success, opportunities and possibilities often hinge on decision-making power that sits with other people and sometimes those decisions are made not through the lens of talent and potential but instead through bias and preference.

Workplace professionals at Zynga, Meredith, the Nashville Public Schools system and the city of Azusa, California, redefine crucial benefit offerings during a national crisis.

In order to discern which health plans offer the best bang for member bucks, benefit advisers need to understand the economics of healthcare today.

Considering that the vast majority of Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck and 40% struggle to cover a $400 emergency expense, it’s no wonder why so many individuals consider themselves functionally uninsured despite being covered by an employer’s health plan.

Digital mental health services are key tools in addressing and supporting the wellbeing of employees in a way that promotes self-care, increases engagement and promises reliable, remote and private accessibility.

D&I initiatives are no longer nice-to-have, but rather vital for organizations to thrive as employees increasingly demand them.