Wellness Month
Empowering employee & retiree wellbeing through benefits
Originally published 6/26/2023, Updated on 7/22/2025
August is National Wellness Month, a timely opportunity for employers to champion self-care, stress management, and healthy routines across their workforce. Organizations play a vital role in promoting lifelong wellness through thoughtful benefit design and engagement.
Via Benefits helps employers offer affordable health benefits solutions, including access to individual health insurance plans and spending account administration. These tools can be leveraged to support wellness goals year-round—not just in August.
Five surprising ways employee benefits can encourage healthy habits
Mindfulness and stress relief. Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years and has been shown to help reduce stress and enhance emotional wellbeing.
Tip: LSAs may reimburse mindfulness apps and subscriptions.
Daily movement. Physical activity is a great way to boost overall health. Going on walks can be a simple habit change that can greatly improve wellbeing, cardiovascular health, and reduce joint pain.
Tip: LSAs can fund walking shoes or fitness gear; FSAs/HSAs may support physical therapy.
Sleep hygiene. Getting quality sleep has numerous health benefits. Developing a consistent and quality sleep routine can boost mood, focus, and overall health.
Tip: Use LSAs for sleep trackers, blackout curtains, or white noise machines.
Spend more time in nature. Spending time outdoors enhances mental clarity and reduces stress. This healthy habit can be combined with other positive habits such as going for an outdoor walk or run.
Tip: LSAs can cover hiking gear, fitness trackers, or national park passes.
Digital detox. Long amounts of screen time can take a toll. Reducing screen time improves mental and physical health.
Tip: LSAs may fund blue light glasses, ergonomic tools, or wellness apps.
Benefits that support wellness year round
Employers offering LSAs empower their teams to align personal wellness goals with financial support. These accounts can help employees and retirees invest in their personal wellness journey.
Encourage your workforce to explore eligible wellness expenses and make the most of their benefits this Wellness Month and beyond.