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Tips to Combat the Negative Effects of Sitting

April 10, 2022/in Employee Engagement, Healthy Living, News, Personal

Sitting is now one of the most common daily activities. Increased desk jobs and a bigger than ever stay-at-home workforce have contributed to more sedentary lives.

In fact, over a quarter of Americans sit for more than eight hours a day, and most sit for six to eight hours a day according to a report by TIME.

They call the results of sitting “the new smoking” because of the negative impacts it can have on your body. Do you sit all day? Are you tired of tight hamstrings or back pain?

How to Use Your Health Insurance To Meet Your Health Goals

March 20, 2022/in Employee Engagement, Healthy Living, MEC, News, Personal

New Year’s resolutions are known to fall by the wayside just as quickly as they begin. Old habits die hard. The exercise routines, juice cleanse, and promises of a healthier fresh start can easily be put on the backburner. No matter where you are on your health journey – you can still use your health insurance to meet your health goals. But how? It’s simpler than you’d think. Let’s dive in.

What Happens if Your Employee Misses Open Enrollment?

February 20, 2022/in ACA Compliance, Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, MEC, Open Enrollment, Personal

There are strict deadlines for open enrollment each year. It opens nationally on November 1st, and closes on January 15th. Some states, such as New York and California, have extended deadlines through January 31st. Click here to see your state’s open enrollment period.

During this period, people have the opportunity to enroll in healthcare coverage, or change their plans. Failing to take action during this time can pose serious consequences because open enrollment is the time employers can take advantage of having health, dental, vision, life and other voluntary benefit insurance plans.

Record Number of People Enroll in Health Insurance Coverage

February 13, 2022/in ACA Compliance, Brokers, Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, MEC, News, Open Enrollment

Open enrollment for health insurance in the United States begins annually on November 1st and ends on January 15th. Some states, like California, however, extend the enrollment date for residents to the end of January.

Over the past few years, enrollment rates dipped due to funding cuts from the previous administration for advertisements and navigators aiding sign-ups for coverage.

Brokers – Build Employer Partnerships During Open Enrollment

December 12, 2021/in ACA Compliance, Brokers, Employee Engagement, MEC, Open Enrollment

Open enrollment, the one period a year where employees can sign up or change health insurance, is still in progress. Open enrollment opens nationally on November 1st and ends January 15th. Some states like California, however, extend their open enrollment period to January 30th.

It’s not too late for brokers to partner with employers to offer benefits plans. Take advantage of this opportunity to encourage employers to offer your insurance as employers can easily change and upgrade their current plans during this time. Click here to find when open enrollment closes per state.

11 Minutes to a Longer Life

October 24, 2021/in Employee Engagement, Healthy Living

Living a longer, healthier life requires physical activity, eating healthy, and routine visits to the doctor. When these three factors work together, it allows you to stay your healthiest. In turn- your odds of living longer increase.
Physical activity doesn’t always mean an intense hour-long workout at the gym every day. While this form of exercise has great benefits, it’s not for everyone.

Opt-in vs Opt-out Health Insurance: What You Need to Know

October 17, 2021/in Employee Engagement, Employee Retention

Large employers offering employees health benefits need to choose between opting all employees in automatically, encouraging them to opt-in, or making them opt out of health benefits. When it comes to health insurance, opting in and out plays a key part in enrollment. Using the right strategy can help you as a large employer provides coverage for your employees.

How Do I Get My Employees to Sign Up for Health Insurance?

October 10, 2021/in Brokers, Employee Engagement, Employee Retention

All businesses with over 50 full-time employees are required to offer health insurance or be penalized $3,860 per uninsured employee. Our Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliant MEC benefits calculator breaks down the cost of remaining incompliant vs. annual costs with MEC here. Offering Minimum Essential Coverage benefits saves over $180,000,000 annually.

How to Eat Healthy on a Budget

October 3, 2021/in Employee Engagement, Healthy Living

Healthy eating doesn’t have to mean organic and overpriced. It’s possible to have a healthy diet while on a budget. You can still pick fresh produce that gives important nutritional value to your diet without breaking the bank.

Why You Should Encourage Preventative Care in Your Employee Workforce

August 1, 2021/in Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Healthy Living, MEC, Personal

Encouraging preventative care benefits your company short and long term. When employees have access to resources to support their wellbeing, they are able to utilize it to continue on a healthier trajectory to be more present and engaging during day to day tasks.

Tips to Combat the Negative Effects of Sitting

How to Use Your Health Insurance To Meet Your Health Goals

What Happens if Your Employee Misses Open Enrollment?

Record Number of People Enroll in Health Insurance Coverage

Brokers – Build Employer Partnerships During Open Enrollment

11 Minutes to a Longer Life

Opt-in vs Opt-out Health Insurance: What You Need to Know

How Do I Get My Employees to Sign Up for Health Insurance?

How to Eat Healthy on a Budget

Why You Should Encourage Preventative Care in Your Employee Workforce

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