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Reinforce Coverage Eligibility—Now
Quick Summary: With graduation and other age limits, young people currently covered by their parents’ health plans could lose their eligibility for dependent coverage under your company’s benefit plans. A gentle reminder to your employees, plus some helpful guidance, may be in order. Continue reading
5 Ways to Help Employees Understand Coverage Choices
Quick Summary: A lot has been written about the need to provide employees with benefits information so they can make educated benefits decisions. That’s a given. But as you prepare for your next open enrollment, remember that knowing the details isn’t the same as understanding them. Helping employees interpret the information should be part of your communication plan. Continue reading
First Job? Newbie Employees Need Help Making Decisions
Quick Summary: It’s a whole new world of decision-making for those just entering the workforce. They’ve never chosen medical coverage, thought about retirement plans, or considered whether they need life insurance. How will they make good decisions? Your guidance can make all the difference.
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Health Care Reform: Communicating When You Don’t Know the Answers
Quick Summary: As the saying goes, “The devil’s in the details.” And there certainly are plenty of details yet to come about the health care reform legislation passed in March 2010. But if you think it’s too early to communicate with your employees about the subject, think again.
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4 Reasons to Talk about Benefit Trends
Quick Summary: Benefits professionals aren’t the only ones who find value in understanding benefit trends. You may be surprised at how helpful the information can be to your employees. Continue reading
Is It Time to “Tweet” about Your Benefits?
Quick Summary: To help each employee choose the benefits package that best meets his or her needs, most organizations hand out packets and brochures that explain options. That material often lands with a thud—it can be bulky and confusing. Some savvy companies are complementing that material with ultra-quick Twitter messages throughout the year. Continue reading
5 Things to Consider Before Cutting Perks
Quick Summary: The financial squeeze is still pressing many companies, and you may be considering a cutback in perks. But look before you start slashing—consider that it’s often the smaller things (and maybe least expensive) that have the biggest impact on employee retention and morale. Continue reading
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Communicate Now for a Smooth Open Enrollment
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Guide Your Employees with Solid Open Enrollment Communication
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Communicate Now for a Smooth Open Enrollment
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