Preparing for Open Enrollment: A Checklist for Employers
Posted: September 13, 2026
Open Enrollment Season Starts With Early Planning For many employers, open enrollment falls in the last few months of the year, which makes early fall an important time to start preparing. Getting an early start can help avoid a last-minute scramble and give employees more time to make informed decisions about their benefits, rather than feeling rushed into choices that affect their coverage for an...
Life Insurance Awareness Month: How Much Coverage Do You Really Need?
Posted: September 7, 2026
Why Life Insurance Awareness Month Matters Every September, the life insurance industry recognizes Life Insurance Awareness Month, an effort to encourage more people to think about whether they have the coverage their families may need. Industry research has repeatedly found that a significant portion of adults either don't have life insurance or believe they don't have enough, often because the topic feels overwhelming, or because...
How to Prepare for Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period
Posted: September 6, 2026
What Is the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period? The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, sometimes called AEP, runs each year from October 15 through December 7. During this window, people with Medicare can make changes to their coverage, such as switching between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage, changing Medicare Advantage plans, or adjusting their Part D prescription drug coverage. Any changes made during AEP typically take effect...
Dental and Vision Benefits: Why They Matter More Than Employees Realize
Posted: August 28, 2026
When employees rank the benefits most important to them, dental and vision coverage consistently appear near the top—often ranking second only to medical insurance. For employers building or refining a group benefits package, understanding the value employees place on these coverages is worth considering. Why Dental and Vision Coverage Matters to Employees Routine dental and vision care are predictable, recurring needs for most working adults....
Preventive Care and Health Insurance: What Is Typically Covered at No Cost?
Posted: August 25, 2026
August is National Immunization Awareness Month—a timely reminder that staying current on vaccines and preventive health services is an important part of overall well-being. For many Americans, preventive care is available through their health insurance at little or no out-of-pocket cost. But not everyone is aware of what their plan covers in this area. Understanding your health plan's preventive care benefits is a practical way...