Financial Aid: Helping Your Employees With Their Student Loan Debt
In the U.S., the outstanding balance is $1.75 trillion in student loan debt. Approximately 55% of students from public four-year universities have student loans, with a balance of $37,338 owed per borrower. Beginning in October, workers nationwide will need to resume payments on their student loans for the first time since March 2020. The pandemic-related pause on both payments and interest accumulation that is ending is a stressor for employees who are increasingly seeking financial assistance from their employers.
Exploring Family-Building Benefits
Did you know that in 2017 the American Medical Association and the World Health Organization recognized infertility as a disease? Approximately 17.5% – roughly one in six couples– are affected by infertility in the U.S.
As societal norms and employee expectations continue to evolve, companies are recognizing the importance of offering comprehensive benefits packages that cater to the needs of their workforce. One area that has gained attention in recent years is fertility benefits. Here’s an overview of emerging fertility benefits and their significance:
The Benefits of Health Insurance: Why we all need it
Health insurance may not be the most exciting thing to shop for but it’s one of the most important things that you can buy for yourself and for your family. Having health insurance has many benefits. It protects you and your family from financial loss in the same way that home or car insurance does. Even if you are in good health, you never know when you might have an accident or get sick.
Focus on Your Employees’ Financial Well-Being with Safety Nets
In the wake of the Great Depression and WWII, employers started to add benefits packages. Healthcare had fallen by the wayside for families working to access the basic necessities of life. The idea was to support the employee’s personal needs while keeping and attracting the best talents in the workforce. This trend of offering benefits has continued into the 21st century. In the present era, most employees that join the workforce are Millennials (born between 1981-1996) and Generation Z (born between 1997-2012). Over half of them have said they want help building a more secure financial future. Over half of them have said they want help building a more secure financial future.
How To Be an Wise Healthcare Consumer
With health care costs on the rise, it’s more important than ever to take responsibility for your medical care choices. Asking questions and researching your options are good ways to start taking control of how much you spend on health care. Becoming an educated healthcare consumer is important for making informed decisions about your health and getting the best possible care. Here are some steps you can take to become an educated healthcare consumer:
Understanding Employee Assistance Programs
As much as employers might prefer that employees’ personal affairs do not interfere with their work, the reality is that problems outside of the workplace can and do impact job performance. Many of these issues go unaddressed due to fear of stigmatization, leading to further declines in employee health and productivity. Anxiety and stress, financial troubles, substance abuse and other personal problems can also lead to increased absenteeism. To help combat these issues, many employers offer a workplace benefit called an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that is designed to help employees address everyday challenges.
Understanding Health Savings Accounts
Are you the type of person who loves to save money? You’ll be happy to know that there’s a way to do so with your health care costs. It starts with medical expense accounts which let you set aside money to pay for certain health products and services. One type of medical expense account is a Health Savings Account (HSA).
Health Insurance: Four Factors Driving the Increasing Healthcare Costs
Healthcare costs, and consequently employee health benefit costs, have been growing at an alarming rate in recent years. The U.S. as a nation spends more on health care than any other developed country but has worse health outcomes. How is this possible?
Four Key Factors Driving U.S. Healthcare Costs:
Volunteering to Help Others – Your Mental Health Will Thank You!
Volunteers make an immeasurable difference in people’s lives and often serve with the intention of helping others. But, did you know that volunteering can benefit your mental health as well?
While it’s true that the more you volunteer, the more benefits you’ll experience, volunteering doesn’t have to involve a long-term commitment or take a huge amount of time out of your busy day. Donating your time in even simple ways can help those in need and improve your health and happiness. (more…)
What is a Lifestyle Spending Account?
A Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) offers employers an opportunity to help fund health and wellness costs that a traditional group health plan won’t cover. LSAs are often used as perks to attract and retain quality employees and could be a desirable piece of the employee benefits puzzle.
