Consumer Driven Health Care

It's vital for employers to realize what their employees may be going through during these times and explore benefit options.

Low literacy has been linked to higher rates of hospitalization and less frequent use of preventive services, both of which drive up health care costs.

Among those who have switched to virtual mental health appointments, more than half would stick with the new format post-pandemic.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 (CAA) was signed into law by President Trump on December 27, 2020. Among many other things, this law creates the option for employers to provide COVID-19 relief to both health and dependent care flexible spending arrangement account holders for 2021.

The plan includes stimulus checks, state aid and a minimum wage hike, among other measures.

To truly create a more equitable workplace, employers need to tailor health plans to fit the needs of all employees.