How to encourage your employees to take advantage of their preventative healthcare benefits

You understand the importance of providing your employees with a wellness programme that puts them first — but do you know how many of them are getting the most out of their healthcare benefits?

Studies show that employees who regularly use preventative healthcare services like screenings and vaccinations are less likely to take sick leave than those who don’t. Employees who take a proactive role in managing their health are also more likely to be productive at work, as they’re less likely to experience chronic health conditions or health-related stress.

A healthy team is a happy one. That’s why it’s important to educate your team on the preventative care included with their group health insurance plan and encourage them to take full advantage of the services and programmes that are relevant to them.

What preventative healthcare benefits are covered by Allshores?

If your group health insurance plan is with Allshores, your plan includes coverage for a variety of preventative healthcare procedures and services. Some of your preventative and diagnostic benefits may include:

• Physical and gynaecological exams
• Smoking cessation programmes to help you quit smoking
• Nutrition services, such as appointments with a registered dietician
• Medical second opinions and telemedicine consults
• Mental health services, such as individual and group therapy
• Educational programmes on topics such as healthy eating, healthy sleep habits, and managing through menopause

Simple ways to promote preventative care with your employees

1. Share preventative care resources and materials. Consider sharing links to articles such as this one about the importance of preventative care in your employee communications or on your company’s intranet to help employees understand how preventative care can benefit them.
2. Regularly remind employees about the specific preventative benefits available to them. Review the schedule of benefits included with your group’s health plan and use your employee communication channels to send out regular reminders to prompt your team to use their preventive healthcare benefits. Consider specific moments throughout the year when reminders might be especially helpful, such as the start of flu season or the beginning of a new year.
3. Offer on-site health screenings for your employees. If your company has a group health insurance plan with Allshores, contact our wellness team to find out what kind of on-site screenings we may be able to offer for your employees. These may include blood pressure checks, fasting blood tests, mental health check-ins, or body composition analyses. Bringing these services right to your office can make it easier for employees to understand their health and take proactive steps to stay well.
4. Provide incentives to employees who are proactive about their health. Consider giving out incentives like gift cards, additional time off, or wellness-related rewards (like gym memberships or fitness trackers) to employees who complete preventive health screenings or participate in wellness programmes.
5. Allow employees to take paid time off for preventative medical appointments, if possible, or offer flexible scheduling. Most doctors’ offices are only open during the workday, which can make it difficult for employees to attend appointments without scheduling time off work. Consider allowing your employees to book medical appointments and screenings during the day without requiring them to use up their vacation days.

We’re here to help you and your team stay healthy and get the most out of your Allshores health insurance plan. If you have questions about the preventative care included with your plan or want to learn more about the types of support we offer to employers, contact your relationship manager today.