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...
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Should You Offer Employees Decision Support Every Year?
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....
Why Decision Support is Vital for Younger Employees
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...
Latest Research Shows Employees Need Better Health Insurance Enrollment Support
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...
Improving the Physical and Financial Health of Higher Ed Employees
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’...
Eight Tips When Talking With Employees About Their Personal Medical Needs
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...
Switching to Self-Funded Insurance? Here’s How Decision Support Can Help
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...
How Decision Support Aids Plan Design and Benefit Discussions
Along with helping employees choose their benefits, decision support can reveal unique opportunities to enhance benefit packages. In today’s competitive job market, these insights can make all the difference for employers looking to stand out from their...
Why Benefit Decision Support Is a Must for New Hires
Benefit decision support helps HR teams simplify one of the most overwhelming parts of the new hire process: choosing a health plan. Decision support helps employees get the coverage they need, saves them money on rising healthcare costs, and reduces the stress that...