Did you know that vision coverage is the most requested voluntary benefit among employees?
And it’s not a recent trend!
In fact, vision coverage has been the most requested voluntary benefit for several years running.
Employers often think adding vision coverage to their plan will be too large of an expense. However, as Scott and Anne Marie share in this episode of Side Affects, vision coverage accounts for a small percentage of your total health care cost.
Vision coverage is not expensive, but the cost of not having such coverage in your benefits package could potentially cost you in terms of retaining employees and having a competitive benefits package. This episode also explores the value of dental coverage and how eye exams can provide early detection for much larger underlying health issues.
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MB Health and Engagement Specialist Tiffany Reid joins Scott and Anne Marie to talk about wellness programs. A wellness program alone is not enough. You have to identify your risk, implement a strategy, and engage your employees.
Telemedicine is moving into the mainstream, and for good reason. Virtual medical visits save both time and money, without sacrificing quality of care. Scott and Anne Marie talk about why telemedicine is more than a convenience; it’s a game-changer.
You can’t see Metabolic Syndrome, but if you don’t identify it in your employees, you could end up paying the price. Scott and Anne Marie talk about the risk factors of Metabolic Syndrome, and how biometric screenings are the first step toward lower claims and healthier people.