4 ways to diversify your employee benefits

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise

Published April 21, 2023 9:25 AM EDT 2 Min Read

“Diversity and inclusion” have become workplace buzzwords, but they still have the power to impact change if employers deploy their efforts effectively.

Healthcare plans are a good place to start — ensuring that medical benefits are affordable and accessible can prevent care gaps that often plague marginalized workers. Finding ways to eliminate deductibles and establishing more affordable copays can help all workers access the healthcare they need.

Read: Are deductibles and coinsurance keeping employees from accessing healthcare?

If employees cannot afford their medical expenses, even with a company-provided health plan, that offering is a prime example of inequity and exclusivity in the workplace. As employers prioritize their DEI efforts, a medical expert from SimplePay Health shares five steps to building a more accessible and affordable healthcare plan all employees can benefit from.

Alyssa Place

Editor-in-chief

Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio