Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, employers have and will continue to face adjustments to accommodate their employees’ needs. For instance, employees are increasingly aware of their healthcare coverage and the need to make the right elections to benefit their own physical, mental and financial well-being and that of their family …
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In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, employees’ ability to adapt and quickly recover from challenges continues to be tested in countless ways. Employees who have low resilience are more likely to have lower satisfaction at work, feelings of low self-worth, low self-esteem, and lower professional ambition and performance. If feelings …
Creative Benefits, Inc. has been recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal — Ranked #11 in the Philadelphia region on PBJ’s 2020 Employee Benefits Consultants List! As the eleventh largest employee benefits consulting firm in the area (based on number of local Benefits Consultant Professionals), we are proud of our evolution …
For the third time this year, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has renewed its determination that a public health emergency exists due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. On January 30, 2020, the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a “public …
As the pandemic continues and the flu season approaches, employees across the nation are concerned about what the future holds. Consequently, it is essential for individuals to use income wisely and understand what is available to them from a healthcare perspective. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average …
In light of COVID-19, employees are becoming increasingly conscious of the costs and need for suitable healthcare coverage. In an effort to meet this rise in knowledgeable consumerism, employers should prepare for an increased level of engagement in the organization’s annual employee benefits Open Enrollment. We recommend thoroughly reviewing all …
Due to COVID-19 and the current state of economic uncertainty, employers may be facing limited budgets. Seeking new ways to structure employee benefit plans could put your organization in a better financial position heading into the new year. To reduce healthcare spending, employers can consider several benefit design strategies opposed …
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently updated its frequently asked questions (FAQs) to include increased pay or play penalty amounts for the 2021 calendar year. Since 2014, the applicable per-employee dollar amounts of $2,000 and $3,000 have been increased based on the premium adjustment percentage for the year. For …
The novel coronavirus has forced employers to implement a variety of strategies to transform their workplace and adhere to the needs of their employees. From updating leave policies to accommodating work from home needs, the importance of prioritizing an employee’s health and wellness cannot be understated. While resuming “business as …
Prescriptions are expensive and it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the high rising costs in today’s market. The United States spends twice as much on prescription drugs as other high-income nations; and the average American spends approximately $1,200 each year on prescriptions drugs. Whether you are covered by insurance through …
The Trump Administration recently signed an executive order aimed to improve access and convenience of care through telehealth for Medicare recipients, particularly those living in rural areas. In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), hospitals curtailed elective medical procedures and limited access to in-person clinical care. To help …
To help improve the health and lifestyle of people living with type 2 diabetes, UnitedHealth Group has launched an innovative new digital therapy, which combines wearable technology and customized personal support — it’s known as Level2. Level2 is an all-new, personalized care experience that grants eligible participants real-time insights surrounding …
“Employers and other plan sponsors are increasingly looking for innovative tools to help people manage worry and anxiety, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Sree Chaguturu, MD, chief medical officer at CVS Caremark, the PBM of CVS Health, in a statement. CVS Health has launched ‘Daylight’ — …
We are thrilled to announce that our new Creative Benefits, Inc. website was an American Web Design Awards 2020 Winner! Out of more than 2,000 nationwide entries, the design and development of our website was chosen to be featured in GDUSA’s 20th annual showcase. Click here to view. We are …
