A recent study by a major health insurer found that:
- 54% of employees claim they need more help in understanding how their benefits work
- 40% of employees say having a wide selection of benefits would make them feel more loyal to their employer, according to MetLife.
- Offer quarterly healthcare 101 classes during a lunch hour. Bring in your agent or healthcare provider to explain benefits.
- Educate employees about the different plans available to them.
- Create monthly healthcare email update.
- Ask your employees what is important to them, then provide the information they care about.
- Don not wait until open enrollment to address healthcare.
- Suggested topics can include
- Out of pocket expenses
- Wellness care
- Cost of healthcare to employer
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employer responsibility and employer responsibility
- Explore voluntary benefits to help employees have other options