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Avoid Costly Late Medicare Open Enrollment Penalties

The Medicare Open Enrollment Period runs from October 15 to December 7 every year. This is the primary time when people with Medicare can choose a plan or make changes in their healthcare coverage. Plans can change from one year to the next, so it is important to thoroughly review and compare plans during Open Enrollment. When you first become eligible for Medicare, unless you...

Your 3-Step Plan for Improving Employee Retention

An attractive benefits package can help attract top talent to your company. It can also help you retain the most valuable asset your business has – your staff. Employees who are well compensated for their work through pay, benefits, and perks are more motivated to do their work well and stay with the organization for years to come. While salary will always be an important...

8 Steps to Fall-Proof Your Home

This week is Active Aging Week, an annual campaign to promote the benefits of healthy aging and lifestyles. It is held during the first week of October, beginning on the first Monday of the month. In 2023, it runs from October 2 to October 8. Falls are one of the greatest health risks for older adults. Every year, millions of people ages 65 and older...

How to Build a Disability-Inclusive Workplace

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is observed each October. This is a time to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and to showcase inclusive employment policies and practices that benefit both employers and employees. Building a disability-inclusive workplace involves more than hiring people with disabilities. In truly inclusive workplaces, employers ensure all workers have equal opportunities to learn, advance, succeed, and be compensated...

Empowering Employee Health through Wellness Programs

Employers today are taking a more serious approach to the health and well-being of employees. Healthy workers mean increased productivity, decreased absences, lowered health insurance expenses, reduced turnover, and a lower risk of workers’ compensation claims. Wellness programs are designed to improve employee health through exercise, weight loss, and preventive education. Speak with our experienced agent about wellness programs as part of your group benefits...