Benefitfocus

if benefits are all the rage, why does “my benefits communications fall flat” remain a common refrain among benefit administrators? And is it reasonable to expect that better communications can take people from attention to action and inspire a level of benefits engagement that leads to less waste, more value and better outcomes? Yes, it is. But how? Herein lies the communications conundrum. Let’s take a deeper look.

Learn how to boost employee health and productivity with a benefits engagement campaign for Sleep Awareness Week.

? More Benefits at a Lower Employer Cost When utilizing employee-paid voluntary benefits that come with minimal or no cost to the employer, employees may be better prepared to minimize the financial impact of covered health-related events in the future, leading to better outcomes all around. Recent data shows that 65% of employees who used our Decision Support tool for the 2025 plan year elected voluntary benefits – while only 35% of those who didn’t use it opted for these benefits. Learn more about how our Decision Support tool provides data-driven guidance to help employees optimize their benefits enrollment and savings decisions: https://okt.to/X25pCF

In case you missed it: The health care market continues to evolve and as a result, the roles of health plans, employers, and brokers are becoming increasingly intertwined, particularly in the context of care partners, care programs, and the proliferation of point solutions. Here, we take a look at how health plans can lead the way in a growing landscape.

Do you have a plan in place to track any open enrollment metrics? Whether your plan is fully baked, half-baked or still in the test kitchen, we’re here with some ideas.

The Department of Labor has clarified the Gag Clause Prohibition with Frequently Asked Questions. Here, Capitol Hill insider Chris Condeluci examines what this could mean for plan sponsors.

Preparing for open enrollment season? Now is the time to show the value of the benefits you offer and help employees select the best plan for their needs. These tips can help you have a more successful enrollment season and beyond.

Benefitfocus is excited to announce the appointment of our very own Crystal Brown as the new Head of Benefitfocus. Since joining the organization in 2021, Crystal has played an instrumental role in progressing our product innovation and client delivery. Congratulations, Crystal!

Are you ready to take a serious look at what you can do to improve the benefits experience for both your HR team and employees? We created this robust toolkit to help you evaluate your annual open enrollment and plan for the upcoming year.

Need help finding a benefits administration partner? This buyers guide will help you and your technology buying team identify what to look for in a solution and a partner that can best support your year-round benefits strategy.