GUIDE

Building more equitable health benefits for employees

Social drivers of health are often unseen or associated with lower socio-economic areas — but employees of all income levels can experience social health needs.1

In this guide, you’ll learn:

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    How social factors directly impact employee health

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    How employees may ignore health needs and underutilize health benefits to meet basic needs

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    How to strategically create health and wellness resources to help meet social needs for all employees

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    How to create meaningful change in your business and your employees’ lives by addressing total well-being

In taking steps to address employee social health needs, you’ll cultivate a workplace focused on total wellness, attract a diverse workforce, and improve employee retention.

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Studies show that 40% of U.S. employees could not cover a surprise $400 expense, and 26% have a less secure living situation now compared to 2020.2

Footnotes:

  • 1Erica Hutchins Coe et al., “Understanding the impact of unmet social needs on consumer health and healthcare,” McKinsey & Company, February 20, 2020.

  • 2“Report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2018,” Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, May 2019; André Dua et al., “Unequal America: Ten insights on the state of economic opportunity,” McKinsey & Company, May 26, 2021.