Health & Benefits
Medicare Annual Enrollment 2027: What California’s Plan Exits Mean for You and Your Family
Hundreds of thousands of Californians on Medicare will lose their current plan on January 1. Many of them don’t know it yet. Insurers announced their 2027 plans this month, and the news is significant. Several carriers are ending Medicare Advantage plans in California, and some are leaving the Medicare business altogether. If you are on…
Read MoreOpen Enrollment Communication: How to Help Employees Understand and Use Their Benefits
You spend a lot on employee benefits. Health insurance alone is often the largest line in your budget after payroll. You offer it because it helps you hire, keep good people, and take care of your team. But benefits only do that job if employees understand what they have. A plan nobody understands doesn’t feel…
Read MoreHow Employee Wellness Programs Impact Productivity and Healthcare Costs
Employee wellness programs have been around long enough that most employers have a general sense they’re “a good idea.” But general sentiment doesn’t justify budget allocation. What does justify it is data, and the business case for workplace wellness initiatives has become difficult to argue with. A meta-analysis published in Health Affairs found that medical…
Read MoreBenefits That Support Working Parents and Caregivers
There are now over 63 million caregivers in the United States, a number that’s grown nearly 50% in the last decade. Seven out of ten of them are employed. And a significant share of those workers are part of the sandwich generation, balancing the needs of their children and aging parents simultaneously, often during the…
Read More6 Top Strategies for Maximizing Year-End Benefits
As we near the end of the year, it’s a crucial period for employers to proactively engage with the range of employee benefits available. The end of the year is an opportune time to reassess and communicate the value of these benefits. This guide, “6 Top Strategies for Maximizing Year-End Benefits,” is tailored for employers…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Medicare Coverage
Are you turning 65 soon or wondering if you’re eligible for Medicare? Medicare health insurance is an essential program that provides coverage for hospital and medical expenses for people aged 65 or older, those with certain disabilities, and individuals with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). However, understanding the ins and outs of Medicare coverage can be…
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