Is 2022 going to be a new normal?

For the past two years COVID-19 has been changing the employee benefits experience. Is this the “new normal”, or are we in a holding pattern, waiting for “normal” to become clearer?

At GroupHEALTH we’re planning for increased stability and a return to conditions that more closely resemble pre-pandemic economic conditions. But what we know – because we’re already experiencing it! – is that the need for quality employee health benefits will increase.

Here’s what we know the “new normal” includes:

Mental health support

The importance of mental health support and benefits have increased. Access to services like an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) (embedded in all GroupHEALTH employee benefit plans) ensure employees can easily get short-term counselling and online resources.

Digital platform & solutions

GroupHEALTH understands that both employees and employers benefit from digital services – which is why we went paper free well before the pandemic! We make sure that you can run your employee benefits plan, and your employees can use it, whenever and wherever they are.

Cost containment strategies

The “new normal” might not be “normal” at all, with volatility increasing. This is why GroupHEALTH added over 1,000 employers to our platform in 2021: our unique cost containment strategies help stabilize benefits costs for employers without sacrificing employee coverage.

Read: It’s time to actually start talking about your benefits plan

Aim for better in 2022, not normal

Our new year’s wish for you: that 2022 will be a year of exciting new opportunities and growth for you, your employees, and your clients. At GroupHEALTH, we understand why Canadian businesses of all sizes need a better benefits plan experience, and we make sure they get it. We support thousands of businesses across Canada, so let us support you. We’ll review your current benefits plan and advise you on the next step to a brighter future – for free!

LET’S TALK!