Long-Term Virtual Solutions for Brokers & Employers
November 2, 2020 | Winston
At Winston, we know that navigating the open enrollment season will be challenging, with most employees working remotely, which alters how all of us do business and manage benefits. And then on top of that, add the constant changes in the healthcare landscape.
As we face these new obstacles, brokers and employers will need to collaborate even more in 2020, not just to make this year a success but build a viable long-term, virtual strategy to support open enrollment. We don’t see this virtual approach disappearing beyond the pandemic and share key points to help solve these challenges for today and the future.
Five Key Solutions Supporting Virtual Enrollment:
- Embrace Technology
- Implement an Engagement Solution
- Provide Decision Support Tools
- Digitize Plan Resources
- Provide Dedicated Enrollment Support with Remote-Friendly Options
According to a Jellyvision report on employee views of benefits during COVID-19, 59% of employees plan on paying more attention to their benefits in the current climate. Therefore, brokers and employers must ensure they create solutions that aid employees in making the most informed benefits decisions during this remote workplace environment.
Our team can support brokers and employers as you wrap up open enrollment to prepare for the next year. Contact us to collaborate on a long-term, virtual strategy for 2021 and 2022 Open Enrollment; Winston is your HR ally.
Disclaimer: This content is strictly informational and should not be used as specific advice on insurance products, legal, accounting, and/or tax related matters. Insureds should always contact the appropriate licensed professional for their insurance, legal, accounting, or tax needs.
