Notes from our expert team.

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have become increasingly popular, but their high cost has led most insurance carriers to stop covering them for weight loss, unless there’s a comorbidity like diabetes. As an employer, you have several options to consider when deciding whether to carry the cost — and how to control that cost if you do.

Introducing family access: empowering families to manage benefits independently through the Nava Benefits App. This new capability empowers employees to invite their spouses, partners, children, and caregivers to access benefits information independently. With secure, individual logins, families can easily access digital ID cards, review benefit coverage, and get support, all while ensuring privacy and convenience.

Physical health can play a critical role in enhancing employee productivity, creativity, and job satisfaction. With an employee benefits strategy that promotes physical activity and wellness, HR leaders can create a workforce that’s more productive, resilient, innovative, and engaged.

Carrier credits are a cost-saving strategy for employers and benefits brokers looking to ease the financial burden of employee healthcare costs. They come in many different shapes and sizes, and there are strategic times of year you and your broker should explore them.

Benefits administration software streamlines HR tasks, saving time and reducing errors. It can help with open enrollment, educating employees, and enhancing compliance. Popular options include Ease, Rippling, ADP, Namely, Paylocity, Gusto, and Employee Navigator, each catering to different business needs and sizes.

A comprehensive total rewards strategy strengthens your company’s ability to stand out in a competitive market. From compensation and traditional benefits to non-monetary offerings and beyond, a total rewards strategy helps your HR team find and keep the right top talent — and boost overall employee satisfaction year over year.

Employee assistance programs (EAPs) have been a long-time standard offering in employee benefits packages — and for good reason. These work-based programs provide employees with confidential support and resources for a range of personal challenges, from mental health concerns to financial issues and beyond.

Manufacturing and construction industries face unique workforce challenges, including a high turnover rate and safety concerns. Offering competitive benefits like comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and flexible scheduling can help attract and retain top talent. Learn how to leverage benefits benchmarking and employee benefits surveys to create the perfect benefits plan.

Providing wellness apps is a growing trend in employee benefits packages because of their accessibility and potential impact. We’ll dive into various types of apps across mental, physical, financial, and family wellness categories to show you how these digital tools can enhance your benefits offerings.

Mental health benefits for employees are critical to any competitive benefits package. By offering comprehensive mental health support, from Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) to flexible work arrangements, and fostering a stigma-free environment, companies can boost productivity and create a workplace where employees thrive — both personally and professionally.

Working parents face unique challenges that can impact their productivity and job satisfaction. Offering tailored benefits for parents can improve work-life balance, reduce stress, and increase loyalty. Benefits like parental leave, dependent care FSAs, and adoption assistance, as well as low-cost accommodations like flexible working hours, can have a big impact.

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.