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Throwback Thursday: The Super Bowl Potluck!

February 8, 2018

The Fresno office had a blast at our Super Bowl Potluck! How did you celebrate?

Fresno Office: Super Bowl LII Winners

February 5, 2018

 

Congrats Victoria K for winning the playoff bracket with -1!

See below for the square winners:

1st $5 Sheet

Q1 – $100 – Cathy James

Q2 – $100 – RAK

Q3- $100 – Helen Sunahara

Q4 – $200 – Austin Ayala

1st $10 Sheet

Q1 – $200 – Fran Antonino

Q2- $200 – Julie Johnson

Q3 – $200 – Marshall Petersen

Q4 – $400 – SAK

2nd $5 Sheet

Q1- $100 – M. monk (?)

Q2- $100 – Mandy Pruitt

Q3- $100 – Sandy Rogers

Q4- $200 – Fran Antonino

2nd $10 Sheet

Q1 – $200 – Bob S.

Q2- $200 – Donna B. (Antonino)

Q3- $200 – Brent E. (Antonino)

Q4 – $400 – Mike Miller

Assurex Global: Top Five Employee Benefit Trends for 2018

January 30, 2018

Here are five key developments that employers offering employee benefit packages should monitor in the coming year.

 

Benefit packages for the multi-generational workforce

While the millennial generation has garnered much of the attention the past few years, Gen Z workers are coming quickly. Despite the labels, employees don’t think of themselves as generations. They’ll look for benefits that fit with different phases of life. Employers should consider tailoring benefit packages and providing varying communication mediums.

 

Evolving role of the U.S. health insurers

With a number of transactions set for this year (e.g. CVS-Aetna), the role of the health insurer is quickly moving from paying claims and supplying provider networks to providing and managing almost all patient care. Employers will need to understand how this shift might impact their employees.

 

Greater focus on financial wellness

The idea of financial wellness is not new, but we anticipate even greater emphasis on expanding the notion this year. The hot product for many millennials is student loan repayment. Other solutions such as voluntary insurance products and education will serve many generations. Employers should determine what their own population will desire.

 

Embracing data to enhance decision making

Companies know they need data to maximize their business and grow revenue. However, many don’t fully utilize data to better manage their benefit plans and engage their employees. As health care costs continue to outpace general inflation and wage growth, employers will need data to understand the health of their population and design programs to address gaps.

 

Pharmacy

While pharmacy claim trends are moderating relative to prior years, the concern remains continued growth in costs, due primarily to an increased number of specialty medications coming to market. The escalating opioid crisis is also of grave concern. Managing the pharmacy plan will require an aggressive approach and constant supervision.

Content thanks to Assurex Global.