Open enrollment will be here before you know it - and it’ll likely differ from those held in years past, especially for remote employees. Benefit offerings may be changing, and you may be enrolling virtually as a remote employee. As such, it’s essential to come prepared. To avoid last-minute headaches, familiarize yourself with the enrollment process to make informed benefits decisions. According to a MetLife survey, 48% of employees said that last year’s open enrollment was

What Is Medicare? Medicare is health insurance for people who are age 65 or older, under 65 with certain disabilities, or any age with End-stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure). Types of Medicare There are four types of Medicare. Medicare Part A helps cover inpatient care in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and hospice and home health care. Generally, there is no monthly premium if you qualify and paid Medicare taxes while working. Medicare Part B helps cover m

Mental Wellness Let’s start with mental wellness. The highest levels of anxiety and depression have been reported since the pandemic began. According to Mental Health America, a national community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness, loneliness and isolation are still a significant trend. Tips for mental wellness: 1. Be realistic If you feel overwhelmed by some activities (yours and/or your family’s), learn to say NO! Eliminat