Helping your client maximize their mental health benefits

In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environment, employee wellbeing has become a key focus for companies, and brokers play a crucial role in advocating and facilitating those mental health benefits. However, despite the increasing emphasis on mental health in the workplace, a significant number of employees are still unaware of the benefits available to them. A study completed in 2022 found just 1% of health insurance brokers believed their clients had a strong understanding of how mental health is handled in the workplace.

The pandemic highlighted the significance of mental health coverage in insurance plans, leading to a surge in demand for benefits previously overlooked by employees. Since the pandemic began, the rate of depression has tripled, impacting 1 in 3 Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As a result, the majority of employers have increased their investment in mental health resources. In the current competitive talent landscape, offering comprehensive mental health benefits can help companies attract and retain top talent.