A health plan offered to all employees is an efficient way for companies to increase the morale of their employees as well as attract highly-qualified new hires, and retain hard-working employees. However, companies can only benefit from the advantages of offering employer-sponsored health insurance if employees know the benefits. It is why both large and smaller businesses should make an effort to inform their employees of health benefits for their group.

Here are some easy methods to start:

Start Early – Make a Thorough Discussion on Employee Benefits Part of the Onboarding Process for New Hires

It’s crucial to ensure that all new employees know their benefits. It includes what is covered, who’s protected when benefits begin. Making sure to go over the help of a new employee early can ensure they understand what they are and don’t have by the company.

Give new employees a document that outlines their benefits program. So they should refer to the plan they need to ask about concerns in the future.

It is also possible to incorporate employer-sponsored health insurance in hiring and marketing. The availability of group health insurance can draw qualified employees to your business and be an effective marketing tool for your company.

Be Open – Let Employees Know They Can Ask Questions About Their Benefits Package

Tell your team members to let them know that should they ever have concerns about their health plan as a group, you can get them to inquire! It would help if you had a human resources representative who communicates their willingness to discuss employee benefits.

If you’re a small business with no HR function, get in touch with Ottawa Life Insurance. Our insurance experts are available to help employees understand the benefits of insurance.

A location where staff members may privately ask questions about their coverage and then share their responses with the entire team is a beautiful idea. Many might have similar questions but are unwilling to ask.

Maintain Consistency – Remind and Educate Employees About Their Benefits Throughout the Year, Especially at Enrollment Time

Newsletters in the office, as well as the Intranet as well as old-fashioned office bulletin boards, are excellent places to discuss information about benefits for employees with your staff frequently. Ensure to inform employees about any changes made to the employer-sponsored plan and remind them that they are eligible for coverage. And provide instructions on how to use their benefits entirely.

Ottawa Life Insurance is here to help you with your business and personal insurance coverage needs. Give one of our agents a call at (613) 454-1424 or email us at info@ottawa-lifeinsurance.ca for further information.