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HDHPs: A Beginner’s Guide to High Deductible Health Plans

By on Jul 2, 2024 in Blog, Custom Content, custom content for benefit agencies |

In today’s world of complex health insurance options, High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) have become increasingly popular. But with a name like “high deductible,” it’s natural to have questions. Let’s break down the basics of HDHPs: What is an HDHP? An HDHP is a health insurance plan with a higher deductible than traditional plans. This...

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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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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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The Impact of Flu Season on Working Parents

By on Oct 23, 2023 in Blog, Custom Content, custom content for benefit agencies |

As the flu and RSV season gets underway, companies are asking themselves how they can support employees who need to stay home to care for their children.  In fact, last October, 104,000 Americans missed work because of “childcare problems” – the highest total since the Bureau of Labor Statistics began tracking the figure in 2003.  Although that number has since...

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What Is Preventive Care and Why Is It Important?

By on Mar 1, 2023 in Blog, Custom Content, custom content for benefit agencies, Employee Benefits |

Health care is expensive but there is good news: Most insurance plans come with free preventive care and benefits.  There is a lot of confusion around what is and isn’t preventive care – and why it matters.  Here is what you need to know. What is Preventive Care and Why Is It Important? Preventive care is routine health care that includes screenings, services and...

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Holiday Stress? Try Our 6 Tips for a Happy Holiday Season!

By on Dec 12, 2022 in Blog, Custom Content, health |

The holidays are often the busiest time of the year for a lot of people which can make it hard to stay mentally and physically healthy.  With a little intentionality and understanding, you can fully enjoy the holidays while keeping your health in mind. 6 Tips to Make Your Holidays Brighter: Get Enough Sleep Sleep is often the first thing to go during a busy holiday...

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