As open enrollment approaches, employees begin to turn to their employers, human resources advisors, and benefit advisors to understand the benefits being offered to them. Aldor Delp writes for Employee Benefit Advisor about the top questions employees ask brokers.
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Here are the top five questions employees ask, and a summary of the answers from Employee Benefit Advisor:
What is open enrollment?
- Open enrollment is the period where employers communicate upcoming benefits features and changes, and employees pick the benefits that are best for them.
How do you choose the right health benefits coverage for the company?
- Managers ask questions, compare pricing, and take stock of what your needs are with an affordable product that best represents those needs.
What types of health benefits are available?
- Employers can choose medical coverage, partially self-funded plans, high deductible health plans, a physician-hospital organization, or managed care.
Can I enroll some other time?
- Most employees need to enroll during open enrollment, with a few small exceptions, including:
For employers, choosing an affordable and employee-friendly healthcare plan for your staff can be a daunting task, especially when there are so many options to choose from. Download Nonstop's Best Practies for Employee Healthcare Purchasing for an easy breakdown of the different options and the advantages and disadvantages of each:
