In the complicated world of benefits, communication plays a vital role between employers and employees in offering a robust benefits package that truly works. Many employees do not fully understand the extent of their benefits or how to use them, but by providing these employees with access to educational materials that explain the complex world […]
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Telemedicine Can Save Your Vacation
Pack up your shoes, socks, shirts, pants… oh and don’t forget your phone (your telemedicine device)! Vacation should be a time of fun and joy, and you have enough things to worry about between catching your flight, finding a hotel, and planning your trip itinerary, without even thinking about how a common ailment could really […]
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The Pros and Cons of Telemedicine
As technology continues to evolve and make our lives easier and more convenient, we keep getting more and more things right at our fingertips. The latest trend in technology and healthcare brings the doctor’s office to you via video, email, and smartphones. This electronic exchange of health information from on site to another – telemedicine […]
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Best Methods for Benefits Communication
Offering great benefits to your employees is a good start, but how effective are these benefits in attracting or retaining employees if they don’t know much about them? Many employers understand the struggles of explaining benefits in a simple and engaging way. Since benefits can be complicated, we’ll take a look at some of the […]
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Senate Releases Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA)
On June 22, 2017 Senate Republicans issued their own proposed legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), called the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA). The bill is comparable to the American Health Care Act (ACHA), including by enhancing HSAs, repealing the employer and individual mandates, and preserving some ACA protections. Enhancing Health […]
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Traditional vs. Technology-backed Brokers
Are your benefits the best they can be? Traditionally, insurance brokers have only focused on offering insurance guidance, which includes tasks like quoting plans, negotiating renewals, comparing plans and submitting applications. Over the past few years, though, health care reform has shaken the industry. As health care costs continue to rise and more regulatory requirements […]
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Attracting and Retaining Top Talent With Benefits
Hiring and keeping top talent has become increasingly difficult, and human resources professionals are beginning to leverage employee benefits as a recruitment and retention tool. According to a 2016 study by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), health care benefits are most important to employees, with 95% stating it is currently most important to […]
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Free Webinar – Using Ultimate Health as a Retention Tool and Differentiator
Attracting and retaining top talent is a major priority for most businesses, especially members of the executive staff. Executive benefits are designed to provide your top employees with a higher level of benefits and compensation. These benefits can be designed to provide tax advantage for both employers and employees and get company decision -makers back […]
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Communicating Benefits Effectively to Employees
You could have a great benefits package with plenty of perks, but if you aren’t communicating these benefits effectively to your employees, they may not truly understand what they have or what is available to them. Properly communicating your benefits package to employees is equally as important as choosing what benefits you will be offering. […]
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Adding Wellness to Your Benefits
If you haven’t already, it may be time to consider adding a wellness program into your benefit offerings. According to a study by Go365, engaged member’s health claims costs were 10% lower by year 3. So, not only can wellness solutions create happier and healthier employees, but they can improve your company’s bottom line by […]