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What are voluntary benefits?

WEX Inc.

Voluntary benefits give employees the opportunity to further customize their benefits package to meet their personal needs. And they serve as an excellent cost-effective recruitment and retention tool for employers as they look for ways to improve their benefits offerings.

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Hospital Indemnity Insurance a Key Voluntary Benefit

InterWest Insurance Services

This coverage offers a cash payment directly to the insured worker in the event of the hospitalization of themselves or a covered family member. The worker can use this cash benefit for any purpose, including: Deductibles. even for people with health insurance. Coordination with group health insurance.

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Besides Health Insurance and 401(k)s, These Are the Benefits Employees Value Most

InterWest Insurance Services

Besides health insurance and a 401(k) plan, other benefits that employees value highly are generous paid time off and flexible or remote work, according to a new survey. “A multi-generational workforce is a huge benefit for companies,” said Liz Ahmed, executive vice president of People and Communications at Unum.

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How to offer health insurance as a small business

Higginbotham

They want to be fairly compensated for their work, and that usually involves both wages and employee benefits. Although some small business owners may feel overwhelmed by the prospect of offering health insurance and other benefits, the many advantages can make the effort worthwhile. Health insurance matters to employees.

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Identify Your Workers’ Needs, Consider Costs before Open Enrollment

InterWest Insurance Services

It’s almost time for group health insurance open enrollment and your top priority should be to drive participation by helping your employees make informed decisions about their options. Engage employees and solicit feedback through quarterly employee-benefits round table meetings.

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Flexible Benefit Plans Give Employees More Options

InterWest Insurance Services

One way you can give your staff more choice in the employee benefits they receive is to offer them a cafeteria plan, which allows them to put together a benefits package that works best for them. Employers fund these flexible benefit plans with funds that are deducted from their employees’ salaries on a pre-tax basis.

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Is pet insurance worthwhile? The facts on pet insurance plans

Higginbotham

It’s generally accepted that people should have health insurance. Veterinary bills can be expensive, especially when unexpected accidents and illnesses are involved, and pet insurance can help cover the costs. Some pet owners buy coverage on their own, but pet insurance has also emerged as a popular employee benefit.