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Nava’s latest innovation, the AI-powered Benefits Assistant, available through the Nava Benefits App, revolutionizes employee support by providing fast, personalized answers to benefits-related questions. Designed to handle complex, individualized benefits plans, the assistant simplifies the employee experience while preserving privacy through personalized interactions. Whether it’s questions about core health benefits or company perks, the benefits assistant delivers instant, accurate responses. For more detailed questions, employees can seamlessly connect with Nava’s experienced Benefits Advocates. This hybrid approach improves HR efficiency and gives employees confidence in navigating their healthcare options.

Many U.S. companies are overpaying for health insurance due to suboptimal funding strategies, but there’s a spectrum of options beyond the traditional fully insured model, which could lead to significant savings. This blog demystifies the funding options, from gap funding to fully insured, to help HR professionals understand each approach.

Financial stress is a top issue for employees, impacting productivity and retention. Nava is excited to announce Origin as our newest Preferred Partner, offering clients a comprehensive financial wellness solution with turn-key onboarding and preferred pricing. Origin provides employees with personalized financial planning, budgeting, tax filing, and more—all within one easy-to-use platform. By addressing a major cause of employee stress, companies can improve engagement and retention. With Nava’s streamlined integration and ongoing support, HR teams can provide critical financial wellness benefits without the hassle. This partnership empowers employees to take control of their financial future while driving business success.

Benefits benchmarking can help you create a competitive, cost-effective benefits package. In this guide, we’ll break down what benefits benchmarking is, why it’s important, and how to properly evaluate your employee benefits against competitors, industry standards, and emerging trends. Whether you’re looking to attract the right top talent or increase employee satisfaction over time, this guide ensures you’ll have everything needed to use benchmarking to level up your employee benefits.

Nava partners with One Medical to enhance employee access to quality healthcare. Offering virtual and in-person care across over 200 offices, One Medical simplifies healthcare access with same-day appointments, 24/7 virtual visits, and integrated mental health services. This partnership streamlines the onboarding process, reduces HR workload, and ensures employees receive the care they need when they need it.

As open enrollment approaches, having a detailed checklist can help streamline the entire process. Start with a pre-enrollment audit to identify and correct any data errors. Schedule early meetings to review your benefits portfolio, develop a renewal strategy, and create a clear communication plan to keep employees informed. Make sure to prepare engaging and educational materials to help employees make informed decisions and reduce last-minute questions. This checklist covers everything you need for a seamless, efficient, and successful open enrollment season, ensuring that both HR teams and employees are well-prepared.

Nava has partnered with Wellhub to bring comprehensive wellness solutions to your employees. Wellhub offers a variety of programs, including gym memberships, personal training, nutrition guidance, mindfulness, and more. This partnership simplifies the onboarding process for HR, ensuring seamless integration and ongoing support through the Nava Benefits App. With customizable options, employers can offer wellness benefits that fit their budget while delivering top-tier services that employees love. Learn how Nava and Wellhub are making it easier than ever to provide meaningful wellness benefits that enhance both physical and mental well-being for your team

Nava is thrilled to announce its partnership with Cleo, a leader in holistic family support. This collaboration ensures that employees receive personalized care across all stages of life, from reproductive health and parenting to family caregiving. Cleo's tailored services save families time, reduce stress, and improve mental health, while helping HR teams seamlessly integrate these benefits into their organizations. Together, Nava and Cleo are committed to making healthcare more affordable, accessible, and impactful for employees and their loved ones.

Brandon Weber, founder and CEO of Nava, explains how employee benefits have become increasingly complex. Nava's Preferred Partnerships Program simplifies the process by offering a flexible ecosystem of top-tier vendors across key areas like Physical Wellbeing, Mental Wellbeing, Financial Wellness, and Family Support. With streamlined onboarding, transparent pricing, and expert support, Nava helps businesses of all sizes provide premium benefits with ease.

Donald DeSantis introduces Nava’s new decision support feature within the Nava Benefits App, aimed at simplifying the health insurance selection process. This tool offers personalized recommendations based on employees’ specific needs and historical data, helping them choose the benefits package that fits their needs. Designed to support HR teams and employees during open enrollment and new employee onboarding, this feature is free for Nava clients and exists inside the Nava Benefits App, ensuring a user-friendly experience and increased employee satisfaction.

Donald DeSantis wants to #fixhealthcare by making benefits more accessible and affordable for both companies and their employees. In his role as Chief Product Officer at Nava Benefits, he’s working toward that goal by developing innovative solutions that put benefits information right at employees’ fingertips with the Nava Benefits App. In this interview, Donald shares the inspiration behind the Nava Benefits App, discusses the latest industry trends, and provides valuable insights into the power of technology in the benefits landscape.

Managing employee benefits can be challenging. A skilled benefits broker can help by handling benefits administration for your organization, and help keep employees happy with custom benefits plans that suit their needs and the needs of the business.