SHRM’s 2019 Employee Benefits Survey found that 64% of employers provide wellness information and resources. With health care costs continuously increasing, employers and employees strive to save money. A wellness program is an attractive solution as it has the potential to reduce health care costs and boost workplace satisfaction. Wellness …
4 Ways to Make Employee Benefits Work Harder for You
When employees are well informed about their benefits, they are more inclined to make smart decisions that protect their health and financial well-being. Furthermore, educating employees about the value and range of their benefits can cultivate trust and confidence with their employer, which can have a positive impact on recruitment …
Virtual Vision Care on the Rise
The COVID-19 pandemic has and continues to force many organizations to adapt and reimagine their service offerings to prioritize the health and safety of their employees. Since in-person visits to the doctor were put on hold in 2020, telehealth saw an increase in popularity. This allowed employees and their families …
Ensuring a Successful Open Enrollment
Open enrollment is an opportunity to showcase an organization’s benefits package and the value it provides to employees — with the hope of curbing rising turnover rates. Within the last year, employees’ priorities have changed. Consequently, employees may be seeking enhanced offerings to better protect their health and well-being, while …
Unum Expands Retirement Investing Options for Employees
Retirement planning is one evolving area where employees are seeking out solutions that assist them and their family members in building strong financial futures. According to the Employee Benefits Research Institute, over four out of five workers say their employer converting retirement savings into regular income would be helpful. Additionally, …
Employers Centering Benefits Around Workforce Well-Being
Over the course of the year, we have seen increased demand for well-being programs and mental health resources from a wide array of employee populations. To meet this demand, employers have been prompted to create, or ramp up current well-being offerings, which can electrify a healthier and more engaged workforce. …
How to Maximize Your FSA Dollars
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) can be an asset to any employee benefits package because employees can set aside pre-tax funds to be used for eligible healthcare expenses. Due to the nature of the public health emergency posed by COVID-19 and the unanticipated changes in availability of certain medical care, you …
Proactively Addressing Employee Mental Health
The demand for and focus on employees’ mental health and well-being has increased significantly because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to address the growing need of mental health support for workforces across the country, companies have continued to roll out wellness-specific programs and benefits to better service their …
How Rising Healthcare Costs Could Affect Employees
The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the importance of employee benefits for individuals across the country; however, uncertainty regarding what resources are available can hinge on the ability to maximize these benefits. With healthcare costs increasing and traditional in-person appointments steadily resuming, employees are also expressing concerns over how themselves and …
3 Ways to Help Employees Utilize Mental Health Benefits
In an effort to address the growing need of mental health support for workforces across the country, companies have rolled out wellness-specific programs and platforms to better serve their employees. According to a recent survey by virtual mental health platform Ginger, 92 percent of CEOs reported that their companies have …
HSA & HDHP Limits Increase for 2022
On May 10, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Revenue Procedure 2021-25, which provides the inflation-adjusted amounts for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for the 2022 plan year. As cost of living expenses continue to rise, the IRS annually adjusts the following amounts and …
Supporting SOPA Athletes Gain Inclusion in the Community
Aligning with our organization’s core values of Committed and Compassionate, CBI CARES, our formal volunteering program, was fortunate enough to contribute to this year’s virtual Special Olympics of Pennsylvania (SOPA) Hibernating Bear event. Each winter, Special Olympics of PA organizes a Polar Bear Plunge fundraising event — held in conjunction …
Rethinking Benefits for Remote Employees
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase across the country, organizations that experienced workplace closures and needed to adjust to remote work environments are beginning to reopen. In a recent survey, LaSalle Network asked 350 corporate executives how they think their workforces will be modeled in the next year — approximately 77% …
Education – A Key Component of Disability Insurance Benefits
Employers have consistently had to pivot and adjust their benefits to accommodate employees’ everchanging lifestyles and healthcare needs. Because of this, employee benefits have strengthened the relationship between the organization and employees. Disability insurance is an employee benefit that provides valuable income protection when employees are faced with unexpected physical …
Benefits of Providing Accident Insurance to Employees
No matter how hard you try to avoid them, the unexpected is inevitable. In fact, more than 80 million individuals in the United States seek medical treatment for injuries each year and 43 million go directly to the emergency room. Whether it is a sports injury, a car accident, or …