Health concerns and work pressures during the pandemic caused widespread mental health problems that will reverberate far into the future, according to a report by Unum. "The ongoing pandemic has exacerbated the mental health crisis, but it has also helped normalize the need for mental health support,” said Swapnil Prabha, vice president of Workforce Wellness Solutions for Unum Group.
Our emotional state has an important connection to our oral health, according to a growing body of research. A CareQuest report reveals the top ways that dental and mental health are entwined based on their own research and other scientific literature. The report compares those who suffer from mental health issues to those who do not:
A study by Eastbridge projects that 2022 voluntary benefits sales will exceed pre-pandemic levels and return to historical growth rates. Brokers say they are expecting increased interest in voluntary benefits from employers and employees this year.
The year ended well for workplace benefits sales, particularly life insurance, which recorded double-digit growth in the fourth quarter and the year, according to a LIMRA survey.
Patrick Leary of LIMRA says that, “Insurance benefits remain a high priority for employees. New annualized premium for workplace life insurance, disability insurance and supplemental health products rose in 2021."
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