6 Ideas to Communicate the Value of Employee Benefits

12/13/2023

Posted by: Altura Benefits in Insurance

Employees often don’t understand the real value of their benefits. As a result, they may not appreciate what their employers offer and may fail to use all the benefits available to them. This can undermine an employer’s retention and engagement strategy while lowe...

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Telehealth Benefits: The Past, Present, and Future

11/16/2023

Posted by: Altura Benefits in Insurance

Telehealth is now a common option for many types of care, but this wasn’t always the case. Over the years, emerging technologies and new societal needs have helped shape telehealth’s evolution. Today, telehealth benefits are a staple of healthcare. The Differ...

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What to Expect: Utah Medicare

10/09/2023

Posted by: Altura Benefits in Insurance

It’s time to pick your Medicare plan for 2024 – beneficiaries have many options to choose from. The plan you select will impact both your coverage and your costs. Here’s what to expect from Utah Medicare plans. The Medicare Fall Open Enrollment Every year,...

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How to Build Financial Wellness into Your Employee Benefits Package

08/25/2023

Posted by: Altura Benefits in Money

Many of your employees are worried about money. As a result, they’re losing sleep, they’re distracted at work, and they may even be looking for a better paying job. You can help your employees by building financial wellness into your employee benefits package. Mo...

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Should Your Small Business Offer Benefits? How to Get Started

08/08/2023

Posted by: Altura Benefits in Insurance

As a small business owner with employees, you face a critical question: should your small business offer benefits? Although the prospect of creating an employee benefits program may seem daunting, it may be easier than you expect when you have the right assistance. Sm...

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The Altura Difference: Knowledge + Care

07/14/2023

Posted by: Altura Benefits in Insurance

Craig Paulson is the president and founder of Altura Benefits. We recently sat down with him to delve into the details of his company, including how it stands apart in employee benefits. Read the interview below to hear what Craig has to say about his Utah agency. ...

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7 Steps to Increase Open Enrollment Success

06/13/2023

Posted by: Altura Benefits in Insurance

Open enrollment is your chance to boost employee engagement and maximize the ROI of your employee benefits. You need everything to go smoothly, which requires solid planning. Unfortunately, many employers are falling short. According to the Employee Benefit Research...

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Mental Health Benefits Spotlight

05/08/2023

Posted by: Altura Benefits in Insurance

Your employees may need mental health support – and they may expect you to provide it. Mental health benefits have become a critical tool as employers struggle to boost worker productivity, retention, and recruitment. From self-care apps and telehealth benefits to e...

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Highlights from the 2022 KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey

04/10/2023

Posted by: Altura Benefits in Insurance

In 2022, employers were balancing cost containment and employee engagement. The 2022 KFF Employer Benefits Survey provides insights into how employee health plans fared amid concerns about both high inflation and high turnover. Here are the highlights. Annual Pre...

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The End of the COVID Emergency: What It Means for Benefit Administrators, Medicare, and Medicaid

03/13/2023

Posted by: Altura Benefits in Insurance

The COVID-19 public health emergency is set to expire on May 11, 2023. During the public health emergency, many temporary rules were introduced to help alleviate the health and financial impacts of the pandemic. The end of the COVID emergency will have far-reaching ...

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How to Offer Employee Benefits in Utah

08/11/2022

Posted by: Altura Benefits in Insurance

If you want to attract top talent, retain your best workers and boost employee engagement, it’s time to add employee benefits to your total compensation package. For small and mid-size companies that have never offered benefits before, it can seem like a daunting ...

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Why Online Employee Benefits Enrollment Systems Are Gamechangers

07/07/2022

Posted by: Altura Benefits in Insurance

The stakes will be high this open enrollment period. Offering the best employee benefits package is a start, but it might not be enough. You also have to educate employees on their options and help them enroll in a plan that meets their needs – and you might be de...

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