As Benefits plans continue to change, some of the traditional measures to reduce costs are always reviewed: increasing co-pays, deductibles, and employee contributions. However, these remedies are often at the expense of the employees and create dissatisfaction. Part of our Big Picture planning is to identify other areas that can reduce cost, yet retain high levels of benefits designs. |
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| Some of these are as follows: |
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| - Wellness and Disease management agenda |
| - New Services from the Carriers |
| - Self Funding Options |
| - Voluntary Benefits |
| - Employee Education Programs and Health Fairs |
| - Consumer Funding Options |
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| Wellness and Disease Management |
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Wellness and Disease education is a proactive approach to promoting a healthier lifestyle for your employees. In addition, the trickle down effect will help contain plan cost, resulting in a healthier and happier employee. |
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