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Rethinking Gender: How Benefit Plans, Sponsors and Trustees Can—And Must—Adapt
Alyssa Hodder
 

How does the move toward greater diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) impact benefits plans? It’s a game changer, but there are still hurdles that the group insurance industry needs to overcome. A panel at the International Foundation’s Canadian Health and Wellness Innovations […]

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How Gender Inclusivity Can Benefit Plan Sponsors and Members
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How Gender Inclusivity Can Benefit Plan Sponsors and Members
Robbie Hartman, CEBS
 

Increasingly, U.S. and Canadian plan sponsors are offering gender affirmation and gender reassignment benefits as a way to attract and retain top talent, improve mental health outcomes, and foster a diverse and inclusive workforce. “Above all, [these benefits are] about removing barriers […]

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Meeting the Benefit Needs of Your LGBTQ+ Plan Members
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Meeting the Benefit Needs of Your LGBTQ+ Plan Members
Robbie Hartman, CEBS
 

Increasing numbers of people are identifying as LGBTQ+, particularly among younger generations now entering workplaces, but their needs are often underserved in the design and administration of benefit plans. Employers and plan sponsors that proactively make their plans more inclusive—from enrollment forms […]

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