The Four Advantages of Offering Health and Wellness Benefits to Employees

According to recent reports, the nation’s unemployment rate is at a historic low. This is creating a new normal where corporate America’s job opening demands can outweigh the candidate supply. The fact is that for the first time in years, the nation’s multigenerational workforce is in the driver’s seat — and in my experience, health and medical benefits are weighted equally with salary requirements. This is why I tell small businesses looking to grow that it is critical they embrace health and wellness benefits to recruit and retain top talent.

Why Addiction Rehab is Covered by Most Health Insurance Plans

There are multiple paths to help those struggling with addiction receive treatment. Depending on the structure of the treatment program, in-patient treatment is likely the most expensive. For those with private or employer provided health insurance, that plan will likely have an addiction recovery payment requirement.

70% of Employers Offer Packaged Health, Dental, Pharmacy Benefits

Seventy-one percent of employers with 100 or more employees are either actively integrating or considering integrating their medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits under their health and wellness programs in the next five years, according to a study commissioned by Anthem and conducted by TRC Insights.

Facts About Medicare

Medicare is a federal health insurance program that pays for a variety of health care expenses. It’s administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Medicare beneficiaries are typically senior citizens aged 65 and older. Adults with certain approved medical conditions (such as Lou Gehrig’s disease) or qualifying permanent disabilities may also be eligible for Medicare benefits.

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