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How to Start a Recovery-Ready Workplace: Key Steps
Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
 

What is a recovery-ready workplace, and why should employers consider establishing one? In an article in the January/February issue of Benefits Magazine, author Isabelle Wettergren explains that “a recovery-ready workplace is a compassionate and supportive environment that prioritizes the well-being of employees. […]

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2023 Outlook on Respiratory Illnesses and the Workforce
Jenny Gartman, CEBS
 

At this time of year in cold climates, airborne illnesses (influenza, respiratory syncytial virus and COVID-19) persistently impact families and workplaces. Influenza is a well-known endemic. Endemic means persistent—It will not go away, and it won’t get much worse or better. Influenza […]

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Why Vision Benefits Are Nothing To Bat an Eye About
Anne Patterson
 

August is National Eye Exam Month, which makes it a spectacular time to review vision benefit offerings and communicate to employees/plan participants the importance of eye care. More than half (64%) of U.S. employers offer vision benefits (2020 Employee Benefit Survey), and […]

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Inflation Reduction Act: 6 Health Care Provisions Plan Sponsors Should Know About
Julie Stich, CEBS
 

The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to consider a bill today that will likely reduce the cost of drugs for some Medicare recipients through a new cap on out-of-pocket costs and a provision that would allow the U.S. Department of Health […]

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Four Steps for Evaluating Your Plan’s Diabetes Coverage
Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
 

Despite major advancements in technology and medication over the last four decades, people with diabetes still face barriers to getting the best care, a panel of experts said during an International Foundation webcast. Better health plan design can help remove those barriers […]

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Meeting the Benefit Needs of Your LGBTQ+ Plan Members
Cara McMullin
 

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Canada and the U.S., a celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people and their history, culture and contributions. To honor this month, we are revisiting a helpful article about how plan sponsors can be […]

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Benefits Madness: Week Three
Anne Patterson
 

While you might be making your traditional March Madness bracket predictions this week, the BENEFITS Madness continues into week three! Which of your favorite innovative employee benefit offerings are advancing along? Continue voting and following along to find out! It came down […]

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