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The Best Ways to Keep Employees Engaged and Excited About Work

July 23, 2020/in Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Voluntary Benefits

Keeping employees engaged and excited about work can be a difficult task for some employers. There are a few things you can do as a leader within your organization to foster employee happiness. One of the main ways is to offer voluntary benefits. Employees are looking for insurance when they are looking for a company that will serve them, but they also require additional benefits, and other creative approaches to benefits. In the article below, you will see the best ways to keep employees engaged and excited about work, and how important it is to offer more than just health insurance. At SBMA, we have insurance options that include vision, dental, and other voluntary benefits. Check out our plan options here!

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How Can Vision and Dental Add Value for Your Employees?

July 22, 2020/in Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Voluntary Benefits

Voluntary benefit plans are an important part of employee insurance opportunities. Among these voluntary benefits, vision and dental insurance are an important part of employees voluntary benefit plans. How can vision and dental plans add value to your employees’ wellbeing? Here are a few ways:

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How Does the FFCRA Affect My Employee’s Coverage?

July 21, 2020/in COVID-19, Voluntary Benefits

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act is an Act of Congress meant to respond to the economic impacts of the ongoing 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic. The act will provide funding for free coronavirus testing, 14-day paid leave for American workers affected by the pandemic, and increased funding for food stamps.

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How Employee Benefits Improve Retention

July 21, 2020/in Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Voluntary Benefits

The Affordable Care Act, enacted in 2010, ensured that everyone was able to receive health insurance regardless of if they have pre-existing health conditions or for any other discriminatory reasons. This Act gave employees the ability to leave their employers if the only reason they were staying was insurance reasons. Employees who were stuck in their jobs to receive benefits now had the opportunity to look for opportunities elsewhere.

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The Difference Between Group and Voluntary Benefits

July 21, 2020/in Voluntary Benefits, Worksite Benefits

There are many options to consider when choosing what coverage you would like to include in your group benefits plan. When considering the purchase of voluntary benefits versus buying group benefits options, you need to understand the advantages and disadvantages of both. Here are a few significant differences that will allow you to make a more informed decision.

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How to Offer Remote Workers Benefits

July 21, 2020/in Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Voluntary Benefits

Due to changes caused by the Coronavirus outbreak, many people have made the transition to working from home. This new reality has changed the way most people do business — from holding meetings over Zoom to dealing with distractions at home, this new reality has been an adjustment for just about everyone involved. For employers, this has meant adjusting where they allocate resources and how they operate on a day-to-day basis. As companies continue to keep their employees working remotely, it’s important to understand the effects this change will have on employee insurance benefits.

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Voluntary Benefits Aid in Attracting the Best Employees

July 21, 2020/in Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Voluntary Benefits

Including options for voluntary benefits and supplemental benefits is quickly becoming the norm for most employers who offer health insurance to their employees. As an employer, attracting the best talent and keeping them is of the utmost importance to maintaining a successful business. Over the last few years, there has been an increase in demand for voluntary benefits. While major medical coverage is the foundation of a good employee benefits program, it’s important to ask the question: how can I use these voluntary benefits to make my company more attractive to new prospects?

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Navigating Group Benefits to Improve Employee Experience

July 21, 2020/in Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Voluntary Benefits

Information about group benefits is often convoluted and can be difficult to navigate. Employees do not always want to read through their benefits package or read through the long emails associated with benefits communication. Clear communication as to what benefits employees are receiving and how they can maximize the use of their benefits will increase employee satisfaction. How can you communicate employee’s group benefits more clearly to improve your employee experience?

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Medicaid Coverage Can Save Lives!

July 21, 2020/in ACA Compliance, Voluntary Benefits

Having coverage is extremely important in ensuring your health and wellbeing especially during today’s environment. While some states believe that it’s too late to expand Medicaid coverage, it could help those unemployed greatly. Over the last few months, all but 15 states have participated in the expansion of Medicaid. This coverage can help save lives.

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How to Understand the Differences Between Voluntary and Individual Benefits

July 21, 2020/in Voluntary Benefits, Worksite Benefits

Navigating the similarities and differences between individual and voluntary benefits can seem challenging. Which ones do your employees want? What can employees get from individual benefits that they can’t from voluntary? How can benefits attract and retain great talent? Here is a list of the major similarities and differences between the two to help you navigate what benefits you want to provide.

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