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We offer a range of resources to help navigate the challenging world of benefits and the evolving regulatory environment. We’re always adding new materials so bookmark this page and check back often.

Resources

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The 2024 Benefits Broker Report: Unveiling the dominant market force for benefits brokers

For brokers and their employer clients, the high (and rising) cost of healthcare has been the norm and an issue to be addressed annually with new and existing tools and products.
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The 2024 Employer Report: Survey highlights challenges, opportunities among benefits professionals

Many employers are dealing with a mixed bag of challenges and barriers—but are still working toward improving their benefits packages with enticing new rewards.
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2023 Healthcare Literacy Report: Employer involvement in benefits education continues to decrease, creating a void.

2022 saw several trends affecting how consumers work, how they choose whether—and why—to change jobs, and how they access healthcare.
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How employers can maximize employee engagement with benefits in the hybrid work era

New strategies and technology solutions for employee benefits must be geared for the hybrid era, including those that provide year-round support with or without face-to-face interaction.
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3 ways enrollment providers can elevate your business

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3 ways enrollment providers can elevate your business

Could the average homeowner sell their own home? Absolutely. Would they have the inside knowledge, connections and resources to do it effectively while maximizing their time and earnings? Probably not. That’s why most owners enlist a specialist (e.g., real estate agent) to manage the process from start to finish.
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Blogs

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6 things to do after open enrollment ends

By Sarah Heckle
Updated November 14, 2024 | 3 to 4 mins read

Here’s what you should do after open enrollment ends to set yourself up for success next year and to ensure your employees are satisfied with their benefits. 
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How to write an effective open enrollment email for plan users

David Rodeck | October 28, 2024 | 3 to 4 mins read

As a benefits professional, you understand why it's important for employees to pay attention during open enrollment. However, you also know they're busy and might not fully appreciate why reviewing and updating their choices is necessary. A clear open enrollment email can get their attention and help plan users get more out of their valuable workplace benefits.
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6 ways to support employees with cancer

Sarah Heckle | October 17, 2024 | 3 to 4 mins read

Given the prevalence of cancer, it’s essential for employers to have a plan in place to support employees who disclose a diagnosis. Here are six things to keep in mind.  
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What are benefits administration systems?

Sarah Heckle | September 11, 2024 | 3 to 4 mins read

There are many tedious and time-consuming tasks inherent to benefits administration. A benefits administration system is software that can help manage your company’s employee benefits and take some of the burden off your plate. 
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How to craft an effective communication strategy

Sarah Heckle | September 04, 2024 | 3 to 4 mins read

If your employees are unprepared for open enrollment and don’t understand their benefits, you may not be communicating about your benefits well. Learn how to craft an effective communication strategy that will help you meet your goals for your benefits program.
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What makes a good employee benefits package?

Sarah Heckle | August 21, 2024 | 3 to 4 mins read

Employees who are satisfied with their benefits are more likely to stay with their employer. These four pointers will help you create a good benefits package that attracts and retains employees.
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The importance of health care transparency

Sarah Heckle | August 15, 2024 | 3 to 4 mins read

The health care system often lacks health care transparency, which is the knowledge of how much health care is going to cost before receiving care. Learn why health care transparency is important and how you can support health care transparency for your employees.
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Videos

August 19, 2022 | 02:54 mins

Why choose Optavise

Many companies and their employees just go through the motions when it comes to signing up for benefits. But a healthier, happier workforce comes from employees who are satisfied with their workplace benefits!

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August 19, 2022 | 03:05 mins

Optavise Benefits Advisers

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May 18, 2022 | 01:00 mins

Making benefits easy with Optavise

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May 18, 2022 | 01:56 mins

Optimize your benefits program with Optavise

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May 18, 2022 | 00:59 mins

Your trusted partner for employee benefits

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Testimonials

See what people are saying about Optavise.