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Delta Dental plans have become even more attractive with value-adds that go beyond dental care. Enrollees now have access to preferred pricing on hearing aids and LASIK services.

Mental illness is rarely discussed in the workplace. But it’s one of the top causes of worker disability in the United States, according to a report from Unum. In fact, 62 percent of employees have experienced a period of feeling mentally unwell. These statistics reveal how challenging it can be to address mental health at work:

Selling vision plans just got easier with a savings calculator from VSP@ Vision Care. Employees get instant answers on how much they’ll save by entering their annual contribution, copays, and lens choices. Members save an average of $375 a year. They also get an extra $20 to spend on featured frame brands in addition to their frame allowance.

Delta Dental of California announced the following updates for their 2020 Small Business Program renewal for California:

Save with Delta Dental of California’s D&P Maximum Waiver. It allows members to get diagnostic and preventive care without affecting their maximum. Costs for covered diagnostic and preventive dental services don’t accrue against plan year maximums. So enrollees have more dollars to use for other dental services. This example assumes two routine exams, cleanings, and x-rays and a $1,000 annual maximum:

Thirty-eight percent of U.S. adults say their ability to manage finances is average or worse. An additional 40% say they don’t have a life insurance policy or don’t know if they have one, according to an Unum survey. As a trusted advisor, you can offer your clients life insurance as a valuable employee benefit that not only helps attract and retain workers but also addresses financial stress in the workplace.

The CoPower product line up is stronger than ever with the addition of the VSP® EasyOptions vision plan. Small groups now get the amazing flexibility that was once offered only to big businesses. It’s available for quoting through HealthConnect (EasyOptions 5) for a March 1, 2020 effective date.

Employees and their dependents can choose one covered upgrade after getting a prescription during a VSP network doctor visit:

Eyeconic is the only online retailer where employees can use their VSP benefits to buy glasses, sunglasses, and contacts online and save. VSP members save an additional 20% above their frame allowance.