The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019 reported heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, causing approximately 647,000 deaths per year. Cardiovascular disease is resulting in 1 out of every 4 deaths in the U.S. That’s a death every 37 seconds. In the U.S. alone, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds, accounting for … Read More
Strengthen Your Benefit Package with Voluntary Benefits
According to Bankrate’s Financial Security Index, January 2019, 60% of Americans don’t have savings available to cover an unexpected $1,000 expense such as a deductible. The Kaiser Family Foundation/Health Research & Education Trust in their 2018 Employer Health Benefits Survey found that 58% of Americans with health insurance have a deductible of $1,000 or more. Taken together, more than half … Read More
Where To Start When Revisiting Your Employee Benefit Plans and Practices
Revisiting your employee benefit plans and practices should be a continual effort, not a once every 5-year endeavor. Employers who regularly review and optimize their employee benefit plans and practices throughout the year reap the rewards of increased employee appreciation, improved employee retention, greater productivity, and ultimately, a happier workforce. While staying abreast and ahead of industry and compliance changes … Read More