Benefits Buzz

Did you know that, when employees were asked on a scale of 1 to 10 how confident they are in their understanding of their benefits, 34% chose a number of 7 or less. Only 25% responded with a 10. That...

By Jessica Shawn Human Resources Business Partner at WEX The time is now to disrupt open enrollment! While much of the work in the last months has been focused on rate renewals and designing your benefit offerings, the focus must...

Visual health is a vital component of overall well-being, and unexpected eye-related expenses can put a strain on your finances. However, for participants of health savings accounts (HSAs) or medical flexible spending accounts (FSAs), there are ways to alleviate the...

If you’re an employer, is your in-house benefits administration team struggling to juggle the multitude of complexities behind running a successful benefits administration program? Are you spending too much time and resources trying to keep up to date with compliance...

Open enrollment is around the corner for many of you. It’s your best chance to evaluate your healthcare needs and identify opportunities to better support yourself and your family. However, a whopping 92 percent of employees stick with the same...

HSAs. FSAs. LSAs. If you’ve never been asked if you would like to participate in an employee benefits account before, you might be asking yourself, “What are all these acronyms?” In the second blog post in our three-part series to...

Most employees are about to have the opportunity to re-evaluate their benefits options during open enrollment. Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are a powerful tool for individuals and employers to save money on healthcare and dependent care expenses. However, despite the...

As pet owners, we consider our furry friends as cherished family members, providing them with love and care. Just like humans, pets can face unexpected health issues or accidents that may require veterinary attention. This is where pet benefits come...

Help! That’s what many small business owners are looking for when it comes to finding and keeping the right employees. In a 2023 study, small business owners said recruitment and retention was one of the top problems they faced. That...

Roughly 1 in 6 adults worldwide are affected by infertility. Reasons can vary, which is why wide-ranging fertility benefits can also improve the lives of any adult wanting to start a family. And did you know that a variety of...