A recent study by a major health insurer,MetLife,found that:
- 54% of employees claim they need more help understanding how their benefits work
- 40% of employees say having a wide selection of benefits would make them feel more loyal to their employer
- Offer quarterly healthcare 101 classes during a lunch hour. Bring in your agent or healthcare provider to explain benefits.
- Educate employees about the different plan options available to them.
- Create monthly healthcare email updates.
- Ask your employees what is important to them; then provide information they care about.
- Do 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 responsibilities and employee responsibilities.,