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Investing in employee mental health benefits

Higginbotham

Mental Health Coverage and Parity Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act , most group health plans and health insurance issuers are required to offer mental health benefits that are no more restrictive than medical and surgical benefits in terms of financial requirements and treatment limitations.

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Employee Benefit: A Strategic Investment for Attracting and Retaining Top Talent

Empuls

  Beyond the paycheck: how employee benefit makes them happier  A competitive salary is essential to attract and retain top talent. Comprehensive employee benefit packages are increasingly becoming a deciding factor in job satisfaction and happiness.  This fosters a healthier work-life balance and reduces stress. 

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7 Employee Benefit Trends that are Set to Dominate in 2024

Empuls

  Employee assistance programs (EAPs) provide confidential counseling services to help employees navigate personal and work-related challenges. These programs often cover a range of issues, from stress management to financial counseling.

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Should substance abuse insurance be part of your employee benefits?

Higginbotham

This means the annual or lifetime dollar limits for mental health and substance use disorder benefits cannot be lower than the dollar limits for medical and surgical services. The health plan cannot charge a higher deductible or copay for mental health and substance use disorder benefits, either. Securing Help for Your Workers.