Employee Benefits

Benefits Basics: What Is an EAP?

By on May 6, 2024 in Blog, Custom Content, custom content for benefit agencies, Employee Benefits |

Mental health isn’t just the absence of illness. It’s a continuum ranging from severe symptoms such as panic attacks and major depression to excellent mental strength and well-being. Sometimes you’re not ill, but you aren’t well either – and you need help.  If you’re feeling down about work or a problem in your life and need to talk to somebody, an Employee...

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What Is Hospital Indemnity Insurance?

By on Apr 25, 2024 in Blog, custom content for benefit agencies, Employee Benefits, Voluntary Benefits |

No matter whether it is anticipated or unexpected, a hospital stay is expensive.  According to HealthCare.gov, the average 3-day hospital stay in the United States costs around $30,000.  Health insurance will cover some of the costs if you are admitted to the hospital, but you may have other out-of-pocket costs.  Hospital Indemnity Insurance can help cover expenses...

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8 Low or No Cost Employee Benefits That Engage and Retain Employees

By on Apr 15, 2024 in Blog, custom content for benefit agencies, Employee Benefits |

Free and low-cost employee benefits are perks that don’t cost you much financially. These perks are often simple to provide and help enhance an existing employee benefits package. Including non-traditional benefits in a job offer shows employees your values; they’re a promise to both current and potential employees that you’ll support them and treat them...

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Employee Benefit Trends for 2024

By on Feb 12, 2024 in Blog, custom content for benefit agencies, Employee Benefits |

The challenges that influenced the benefits landscape in 2023 persist—perhaps even more so. Rising costs, due to inflation and increasing health care prices, will continue to present challenges this new year.  But employers who understand the benefits landscape for 2024 can mold their approach for the upcoming year. A new year means revisiting your existing benefits...

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Everyone Benefits From Year-Round Benefits Communication

By on Jan 19, 2024 in Blog, Custom Content, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits |

For most organizations, employee benefits communication kicks into high gear during open enrollment season. During this time, there is a surge in emails, educational webinars, fliers throughout the office, and a barrage of forms demanding signatures. Post open enrollment, however, employees often receive minimal information about their benefits. While sporadic email...

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What Is Accident Insurance?

By on Nov 14, 2023 in custom content for benefit agencies, Employee Benefits |

Accidents happen. Whether you fall off a ladder, slip and break an arm, or get injured just living everyday life, an accident can happen. Anytime. Anywhere. What Is Accident Insurance? Accident insurance helps provide support when life’s most unexpected moments happen. It makes an accident less painful financially because it helps to pay the bills that your medical...

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