Summer savings: Employer tips to help your people maximize health benefits
Summer brings more than just sunshine—it’s an ideal opportunity to encourage your employees to review their healthcare benefits and make informed choices that support both their wellbeing and financial goals. Empower them to take charge of their health and healthcare dollars with these tips:
1. Health coverage for summer travel
Educate on coverage away from home: Remind participants to review how their healthcare plan applies when traveling. Plans with nationwide provider networks or telehealth services can offer peace of mind and ensure access to care while on the go.
Highlight eligible travel expenses: Let employees know they may be able to use their Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) for travel-related healthcare needs like prescriptions, first aid kits, or SPF 15+ sunscreen may be eligible for reimbursement.
2. Staying healthy in the heat
Promote preventive care visits: Encourage employees to take advantage of free preventive care benefits over the summer—ideal for annual check-ups, screenings, and immunizations.
Share seasonal safety tips: Provide education around heat safety and hydration. Recommend practical advice like dressing for the weather, avoiding peak sun hours, and drinking water regularly to reduce risks of heat-related illness.
3. Making the most of Lifestyle Spending Accounts (LSAs)
Wellness reimbursements: If you offer LSAs, promote eligible expenses like gym memberships, wellness subscriptions, and outdoor fitness programs. These perks can boost physical activity and morale.
Support mental wellbeing: LSAs can also support emotional health by covering meditation apps, therapy costs, or personal development resources—helping employees recharge, manage stress, and maintain their wellbeing throughout the summer.
For Via Benefits participants
Encourage the use of the Via Benefits mobile app: Travel can bring unexpected health needs. Remind participants to download and use the Via Benefits mobile app for convenient access to their account on the go. Whether they need to find coverage details, verify their balances, or submit a claim for emergency expenses, the app makes healthcare spending easy wherever the summer takes them.
Ready to help your employees make the most of their benefits?
Contact Via Benefits today to explore strategies for improving engagement and wellbeing.