Time to Start Thinking About Open Enrollment: What New Offerings Will You Bring to the Table?
Although summer is just getting into full swing, it’s time to start thinking about Open Enrollment. For many companies, Open Enrollment kicks off in late fall, but brokers should be preparing now. Mainly, now’s the time to evaluate your clients’ current offerings and find opportunities to enhance them with new additions for the upcoming year. […]
How Disability Insurance Can Offer Much-Needed Support to Caregivers
Today we are recognizing and celebrating National Disability Independence Day. On this day in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. The ADA is a crucial piece of legislation as it provides protection from discrimination as well as better access to necessary goods and services to people with disabilities. National Disability […]
National Simplicity Day: How Clarity Celebrates Simplicity
National Simplicity Day is celebrated on July 12th to honor the birthday of Henry David Thoreau, a writer known for his advocacy of living a simple life. On this day people are encouraged to unplug, declutter, and embrace a more streamlined way of living. At Clarity Benefit Solutions, we believe that simplicity should be celebrated […]
Clarity Benefit Solutions Expands Focus on World-Class Service
NEW YORK, June 22, 2021 – Clarity Benefit Solutions, a leading provider of consumer benefit technology, today announced the appointment of Eunice Sambo-Jackson to Vice President, Client Services. Eunice is an industry veteran with close to two decades of experience in the employee benefits administration space. Over the years, Eunice has delivered strategic cross-functional process improvements that positively impacted financial reporting, […]
Tips for Managing Mental Health Conversations with Struggling Employees
More than 20% of American adults experienced a mental illness in 2019, but only 44.8% of those people received treatment. What does that mean for your workplace? That there are likely multiple employees who are struggling right now. The first step is to start a conversation — but that’s easier said than done. Mental health […]
Global Wellness Day: Workplace Benefits of an Employee Wellness Program
With Global Wellness Day approaching on June 12th, it’s a good time to assess your current employee wellness program efforts and see their benefits. Is your current employee wellness program making a difference in your employees’ lives? Have you been hesitant to create an employee wellness program and if so, why? It’s important to ask […]
Are Mental Health Expenses Eligible for FSAs or HSAs?
An unfortunate reality is that many people don’t seek treatment for their mental health issues. In fact, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reports that 30% of people with a mental health condition don’t seek treatment. A common barrier preventing treatment is cost. Someone with a mental illness may end up spending thousands […]
Tips for Helping Benefit Administrators Prevent Burnout
Among all of the emotions workers felt during 2020, one that persists through this year is “burnt out.” From adjusting to challenging circumstances to juggling demanding responsibilities, it’s been draining for employees who feel like they are asked to maintain productivity in the face of adversity. In fact, a survey by Deloitte revealed that 77% […]
Breaking the Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace
If you’ve felt more stressed out, anxious, or depressed this year, you’re not alone. A recent global study by Mind Share Partners in partnership with Qualtrics found that 42% of people have experienced a decline in their mental health since the COVID-19 pandemic began. With almost half of adults in the world suffering more than […]
How to Develop a Mental Health Package
As Mental Health Awareness month is underway, our goal is to help both brokers and employers create benefits packages that support employee mental health while creating a more positive workplace. May is a great time for brokers to talk to their clients about mental health packages, whether it be to help them create one or […]