Health and wellness

UnitedHealthcare gives expecting women a second yearly eye exam to address changes brought on by pregnancy.

Employees are likely experiencing information overload right now, and unfortunately, not all of the content is valid.

“It does bring to life the effect of an economic downturn and the results that will have in the health benefits space,” says David Henka, CEO of ActiveRADAR.

CVS expands their benefits to include voluntary perks like mental health support and caregiving tools.

Seeking emotional support is crucial during times of uncertainty, especially for those struggling with anxiety disorders.

Where some see unacceptable risk, others are eyeing bargain airplane tickets.

Here are some important steps employers can take to help employees make healthy choices during the daily lunch break.

For employers, the global outbreak marks a sea change for many industries long resistant to flexible work arrangements, forcing renewed debate on WFH policies and flextime for daycare.

“We need to build health plans that incentivize employees to make better healthcare choices based on quality,” Jim Blachek, CEO of Dynamic Benefit Solutions, says.

Aside from refinancing, retirees are advised to consider downsizing their homes to reduce overall spending.

Advanced care planning is an opportunity for advisers to address caregiving with clients and boost the value this benefit brings to employers.

ComPsych added a webinar to its global platform to help clients’ employees cope with the global outbreak.

Employers should outline policies about teleworking, travel and sick leave and monitor recommendations from the CDC and health officials.

Establishing protocols before you face a public health emergency can mitigate stress and panic.

Remote care for sleep disorders can increase productivity and lower healthcare costs, says the SleepCharge president.

“We expect a lot of our people. We expect them to work hard and we have an obligation to take care of them,” says Chief Operating Officer Sonia Menon.

The company will work to integrate MindSciences’ app-based mindfulness programs into its benefits offerings.

“It is so critical to have equality in your benefits,” CEO Kate Ryder says.

Overwork and 24/7 demands are pushing both men and women to quit their jobs, new data finds.