Going Self-Funded

What Is Self-Funding?   Self-funding is one of the ways an employer can choose to offer a healthcare plan to their employees. An employer has a self-funded (or self-insured) group health plan if the employer assumes the financial risk associated with providing health care benefits to its employees. Instead of paying fixed premiums to anContinue reading “Going Self-Funded”

Mental Health Minute

Managing Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms When times get tough, instinct often pushes people toward coping mechanisms. These mechanisms can help people feel like they’re escaping reality by relieving stress or distracting their minds. While this is a standard response, it can become problematic when one turns to harmful, unhealthy coping mechanisms. Common unhealthy coping mechanisms include oversleeping,Continue reading “Mental Health Minute”