5 new and innovative healthcare benefits to add to your plans

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published 1 Min Read

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Your employees’ health and wellness needs are ever-changing, and the best companies are staying ahead of the curve with benefits that address new asks.

Forty-four percent of employers added or expanded their health and wellness benefits in 2021, according to data from PwC. Employers are also planning for cost increases: Willis Towers Watson expects premiums to increase 4.7% to 5.2% in 2022. But those investments are a big selling point for potential employees, as 83% of employees say their benefits are a deciding factor in whether they will stay or leave a job.

John Hancock recently announced a partnership with Access Hope to offer personalized support for people battling cancer. Access Hope offers 24/7 virtual support for patients, as well as their caregivers and families. The platform will also connect an individual’s doctor to medical professionals at the National Cancer Institute to better align treatment needs.

Read more: Access to best-in-class cancer care is now a benefit for John Hancock employees 

Alyssa Place
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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


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