The intention is to help promote employee wellbeing through
better access and improved benefit levels for those feeling stressed about
personal or work-life matters.
Workers seem to appreciate the efforts and are taking
advantage of the services. Some of the changes business owners are making
include:
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Increasing access to mental health services
through methods like telehealth
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An expansion of access to in-network mental
health providers
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Reduced cost sharing for mental healthcare
visits
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The addition or expansion of employee assistance
programs for mental health services
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Access to yoga, meditation and mindfulness sessions
at the workplace or home
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Providing apps that support wellness, focusing
on fitness, sleep and relaxation
By addressing issues like stress and anxiety in a more
proactive fashion, employers can reduce or even eliminate costly treatment for
conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiac problems. The small
financial investment the employer makes now can often save substantial costs in
the future.
The Lower Bucks County Chamber of
Commerce offers its members access to My Benefit Advisor as a solution for
employee benefits, including voluntary offerings. For more information about My
Benefit Advisor, visit our website at lbccc.mybenefitadvisor.com or contact
Marlon Richardson at (215) 790-3640.
