CORONAVIRUS BLOG CAREERS CONTACT US 1 (888) 892-7688 CLIENT LOGIN PROPERTY AND CASUALTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PERSONAL INSURANCE VOLUNTARY BENEFITS As health care costs continue to rise, so has the demand for voluntary benefits. Since many employers find it increasingly difficult to provide employees with a complete benefit package, voluntary benefits have become an ideal solution. Voluntary benefits allow employers to offer benefits that are attractive to employees without added cost to the company. Employees benefit because they have a variety of insurance options available conveniently in one place, and often with lower premiums than individual policies they would have bought themselves. What are voluntary benefits? Voluntary benefits are coverages and products made available to employees for elective purchase. These programs have four key characteristics: 100 percent employee-paid Offered through an employer Solicited and enrolled through a carrier or enrollment firm Paid through automatic payroll deductions Because of their cost efficiency and portability, as well as their contribution to an employee’s work–life balance, voluntary benefits are becoming a central component of many companies’ overall benefits strategies. What are some common voluntary benefits? Why should employers consider expanding their benefit offerings to include voluntary benefits? What are some specific advantages to offering voluntary benefits? What process should employers follow when expanding their non-traditional voluntary benefit packages? Are there any fiduciary responsibilities associated with offering voluntary benefits? How are voluntary benefits administered? How are voluntary benefit outcomes measured? Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) You can play an important role to help keep your passengers safer. Learn how and share these tips with your friends… @safegardgroup We came together to participate in a non-perishable food drive for one of our clients! All donations will benefit f… https://t.co/ISjhO7QAsZ by The Safegard Group November 24, 2021 Subscribe to our Newsletter By subscribing to our mailing list you will get the latest news from us. Email* Latest Posts Gambling in the Workplace DECEMBER 31, 2019 Return to Work Program DECEMBER 26, 2019 The Benefits of Upskilling DECEMBER 24, 2019 Contact The Safegard Group, Inc. 100 Granite Drive, Suite 205 Media, PA 19063 Phone: 1 (888) 892-7688 Fax: (610) 892-7695 eassistant@safegardgroup.com Follow Us © 2020 The Safegard Group, Inc.