As health costs escalate, employers are turning to innovative solutions such as wellness programs to mitigate employee health risks. Read our newest case study to learn how ERChealth helped The Cleveland Foundation improve their bottom line and enhance their workforce's overall health.

Key points:

Client Background: The Cleveland Foundation has approximately 93 employees. They have been a member of ERChealth, a leading provider of group health insurance, for 15 years.

Problem: The client needed a health insurance program that amplified their benefits to improve their employees' overall health and improve costs.

Solution: Initiate support for employee health through ERChealth's wellness program and provide risk management strategies to help reduce their average renewal by 3% annually.

"When individual employers provide health insurance as a standalone company, there really isn't any kind of outreach or programmatic support for overall staff well-being. ERChealth actually comes with a package of services, applications, and programmatic elements that are designed to help organizations create a culture of wellness. The reduced premium cost, robust plan design, and wellness programs are major differentiators. I would highly recommend other organizations look into joining ERChealth." Monica Brown Vice President of Human Resources and Administration  The Cleveland Foundation

Promote a Culture of Healthy Living Through Wellness Programs

ERChealth provided The Cleveland Foundation with an array of programs and opportunities to help their employees thrive. For example, one of the programs encouraged employees to see their physicians once a year to improve their overall health and mitigate risks.

Additionally, the Be Active program encouraged employees to stay active in their daily lives. It incentivized physical activity with rewards such as Amazon gift cards. With ERChealth's credit program, The Cleveland Foundation was able to realize savings at an average of 3% in yearly renewal costs.  ERC’s HR Help Desk also provided them with a wealth of support including access to experts that provided  HR guidance and the most recent hiring data. 

About The Cleveland Foundation

The Cleveland Foundation is a nonprofit organization that's dedicated to funding projects that enhance the lives of Northeast Ohio residents. Through grantmaking, they provide countless opportunities for local employers, neighborhoods, health care initiatives, and more. They are instrumental in convening community leaders - bringing together corporations, health care institutions, higher education institutions, and other establishments to address several vital community issues.

About ERChealth

ERC, the parent association of ERChealth, launched ERChealth in 1999 to provide Ohio-based, mid-sized companies with affordable, comprehensive, and quality health insurance for their employees. ERC and ERChealth provide employers with personalized employee resources and rewards to meet employee health and business HR needs. Interested in learning more about ERChealth? Visit ERChealth.com.

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