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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.

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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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3 tips to help your employees stress less

By Katy Chettleburgh
Updated April 17, 2024 | 3 to 4 mins read

Finding effective methods to support staff stress levels is a primary building block to building a healthy culture. Discover new ways to support your team, activate high levels of productivity, and cultivate a culture of well-being.
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Using the trend of "loud budgeting" to help employees

Katy Chettleburgh | April 10, 2024 | 3 to 4 mins read

Explore the impact of “loud budgeting” and how your organization can help employees using the method. 
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Helping employees understand their health plans

Katy Chettleburgh | April 03, 2024 | 3 to 4 mins read

Explore four ways to help employees master their health plans and benefits for efficient and effective use with Optavise.
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How brokers help employers manage healthcare costs

Kim Buckey | March 27, 2024 | 2 to 3 mins read

While compliance tops the list of market forces driving brokers to expand their service offerings, employers rely on their brokers to help address the cost of healthcare. A recent study by Optavise revealed key ways brokers help employers manage healthcare costs. 
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6 ways employers can support nursing parents

Sarah Heckle | March 20, 2024 | 3 to 4 mins read

Workplaces with robust breastfeeding support stand out as employers of choice. Elevate how your workplace supports nursing parents with these six ideas.
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8 ways to support employees as tax day nears

Sarah Heckle | March 13, 2024 | 3 to 4 mins read

Tax season can be a stressful time for workers, so check out these eight ways you can support your employees as Tax Day nears.
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4 ways unions are helping close workplace gender gaps

Sarah Heckle | March 08, 2024 | 3 to 4 mins read

Unions are helping women earn more and land more leadership roles, while also helping to pass gender equity legislation and provide stronger protections against sexual discrimination and harassment.
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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.