Enrollment

It's not only offering beneficial accounts but also educating employees based on their needs at open enrollment that will help them stay engaged in their benefits and in your company.

"Employers are already concerned about what they pay for health premiums, but this could be the calm before the storm, as recent inflation suggests that larger increases are imminent," says Drew Altman, president and CEO of KFF.

HR personnel are acutely aware of increased financial concerns among plan members.

Education and decision-support tools can also boost your bottom line.

Nearly 60% of employees accepting an HRA to fund their marketplace health insurance are between 18 and 44.

By investing in essential benefits, embracing flexible work, and creating a strong workplace culture, these businesses can recruit passionate employees who are eager to stay and grow with them.

Reach people where they are – create personas to improve personalized communications, offer digital guides to help educate employees and gather data on benefits they value most, especially for virtual employees.

Employers often want to help employees with these kinds of situations, but granting an employee's request to change a mistaken election often places some amount of risk on the company.