We’ve talked a good bit about wellness on the Armada blog, but we decided that now, at the start of Global Employee Health and Fitness Month, would be a good time to revisit the topic! Let’s start with the basics. What is a wellness program? These are programs put in place as a way for [...]
What are most people looking for in their health benefits? Coverage that will truly support their specific health needs. The challenge, if you choose to accept it, is figuring out how to provide that kind of support with today’s one-size-fits-all primary plans that dominate the market. Quick Definition Time One-size-fits-all plans: Health plans that [...]
Let’s talk technology. Every industry has been affected by the digital boom, tasked with the challenge of adapting their products, services and processes to better fit within the digital realm. The health insurance industry is no exception. As a result of the world’s digitization, health insurance companies are generating apps, streamlined web access to [...]
It’s April! What does that mean? The weather is teetering between downpours and sunshine, April the giraffe is somehow still pregnant and many of you will soon be jetting away on spring getaways, whether that’s to a relaxing oasis or a family spring break vacation. We’d like to take a moment to wish you [...]
We’ve talked a lot about supplemental on our blog (here, here and here, for instance), but out in the market, we’ve noticed some confusion surrounding what supplemental actually means. A simple Google search won’t result in a very concrete definition, so we at Armada have taken it upon ourselves to answer the question of [...]
Sprucing up and decluttering your home is typical of spring cleaning, but this annual refresh can also be a perfect way to increase productivity in the workplace. Now that the long winter has passed and warmer weather is on the horizon, take a beat to dust off your desk and priorities to make space [...]
Our Director of Sales recently talked a lot about high deductible health plans (HDHPs) and how the shift to these types of plans is forcing employees to shoulder a lot more of the health expenses. Here’s a quick recap: Premium increases are causing employers to make the shift to HDHPs to lower the cost [...]
We are pleased to announce that Armada has won a Gold Stevie Award, the top honor, in the Financial Services category for our unparalleled customer service! The Stevie® Awards are the world’s top honors for customer service, contact center, business development and sales professionals. This year, the awards were presented during a gala banquet [...]
What happens if someone at your company is away on business, suffers a health emergency, and immediately needs to be transferred to a hospital better equipped to handle the situation. In the moment, it’s a no brainer: coordinate an emergency helicopter to get them to where they need (which is easier said than done). [...]
Health benefits are an integral part of the benefit package. They improve employee satisfaction, recruitment and retention strategies, as well as employee health and productivity. Despite these clear findings, small businesses typically put less emphasis on the importance of providing health benefits. Small businesses make up the majority of U.S. businesses. In 2013, 82% [...]
