Blog tagged as Employee Benefits

Understanding Qualifying Life Events

Last Updated: July 20, 2026

A Qualifying Life Event (QLE) is a major life change that may allow you to make changes to your health insurance coverage outside of the typical enrollment period. 


Knowing what qualifies as a QLE and understanding the necessary steps to take can help you navigate thes...


The Role We All Play in the Cost of Healthcare

Last Updated: July 16, 2026

In the complex landscape of healthcare economics, the role of consumers is often underestimated. However, consumer behavior plays a significant role in shaping the cost of healthcare over time. 


From the choices we make regarding insurance coverage, to lifestyle h...


Process for Paying Medical Bills

Last Updated: July 16, 2026

Navigating the medical billing process can be complex, involving various documents and steps. Two key documents in this process are the provider bill and the insurance Explanation of Benefits (EOB). Understanding these documents and how they relate to each other can help y...

Retail Clinics

Last Updated: July 16, 2026

In today's fast-paced world, the demand for healthcare that is both accessible and affordable has never been higher. Enter retail clinics, a model of care that is swiftly bridging the gap in the healthcare system by offering convenient, cost-effective services for a variet...

Making the Most of Your Employee Benefits

Last Updated: June 18, 2026

You have great employee benefits! Make sure you are using them to their fullest potential.


1.  Secure Your Insurance ID Card and Make Sure You are Paying Your Monthly Premiums

When you completed your open enrollment, your insurance company should have sent you (and your...


Understanding Healthcare Coverage

Last Updated: June 18, 2026

While having health insurance is important for when you are sick and needing treatment, it is also an important player that assists with financing care that maintains your health.


As a benefits plan member, your coverage likely includes many free services such as immunizat...


Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)

Last Updated: June 17, 2026

Employee assistance programs, or EAPs, have evolved since their inception just under a century ago. So much so, that what we know as today’s broad EAP scope stemmed from a single program. The original Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was created to treat the negative effects alco...

What is a Health Savings Account?

Last Updated: June 16, 2026

What is a Health Savings Account?

Health Savings Account, or HSA, is a savings account where you can deposit money on a pre-tax basis to pay for qualified medical expenses. The list of qualified Medical Expenses is huge, and you may be surprised b...