Open enrollment is the most important time of the year for people to think about their financial needs and how benefits can help protect their income from planed or unexpected events.
With medical expenses as the number one source of personal bankruptcy filings in the U.S. according to the Kaiser Family Foundation, and with more than half of employees, 52%, report living paycheck to paycheck, most individuals can’t afford even the most minor of unexpected healthcare-related expenses.
Having just one meaningful conversation about benefits with someone you trust can make the difference between experiencing serious financial stress and achieving your most important goals in life.