Flexibility continues to remain perk number one when it comes to what's most important for employees. Employees, however, are continually searching for other perks, too. Specifically, many are looking toward voluntary benefits which are essentially secondary or...

Decision support has experienced a rapid evolution in recent years, with employees demanding more from their employers and more from their benefits. Tools that help employees choose their benefits based on limited data and generic recommendations are quickly becoming...

Inflation coupled with reported talent shortages are likely to last well into 2023, if not longer. Also concerning, 75 percent of companies have reported talent shortages and difficulty hiring. Given that attracting and retaining talent can make or break an...

The numbers are in: Decision Doc is still valuable after multiple years.  Decision support helps employees choose the health plan that’s right for their needs – the one that best protects their health while giving them the most value for every dollar they spend....

Health insurance can be complicated to navigate, and employees are often faced with important decisions when it comes to their employer-based health insurance. This is especially true for younger employees who tend to be less knowledgeable about health insurance, less...

Employees need more help when choosing their health plan, according to a new study commissioned by Justworks and conducted by The Harris Poll.   Adults surveyed often didn’t understand the differences between their plans, couldn’t define health plan...

Rising health insurance costs and pandemic fatigue have coupled together to create unique challenges for higher education institutions—particularly in relation to employee benefits. Benefit teams are tasked with building robust benefit packages that protect employees’...

Ask an MHM Expert: Implementation Specialist Becca Lovett, licensed and certified Speech Language Pathologist  Health benefit professionals often engage in sensitive conversations with employees about their personal medical needs and concerns. These conversations...

Between 2000 and 2020, the percent of employees covered by self-funded plans increased from 49 to 64 percent. This reflects an enormous shift in employers moving to self-funded plans—where the employer takes on the cost of some or most benefit claims. Employers are...