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On-site employee wellness programs reduce overall absenteeism by 19%, resulting in a savings of $264 per employee, per year. Employees participating in wellness programs take 70% fewer sick days than those opting out of wellness programs.

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Massachusetts became the first state in the country to put in place a practical plan to expand affordable health care when it passed comprehensive health reform in 2006.

GOALS
Decrease uninsured population
Reduce cost shifting and subsidization
Increase younger adult participation
Increase competition
Increase transparency and quality

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Thorbahn Wellness Planning

WHAT’S BETTER THAN A DEDICATED EMPLOYEE?

A HEALTHY, DEDICATED EMPLOYEE.

CUSTOMIZED WELLNESS PROGRAM DESIGN

A healthy workforce is a productive workforce. Employees who aren’t involved in a cycle of ill health, medical appointments, and related benefits questions are happier and more focused in their day-to-day responsibilities. Further, a recent study of effective wellness programs showed an average ROI of three dollars to every one invested – with some reaching as high as 13 to one.

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Thorbahn Data Collection and Reporting Practices

WHAT WE KNOW – AND WHAT WE LEARN – WILL BE VALUABLE TO YOUR COMPANY.

DATA COLLECTION & REPORTING PRACTICE

Changing carriers and cost-shifting are familiar to many companies as a method of meeting the bottom line. But in taking the "fast fix," what are you missing? Thorbahn's actuarial modeling tools and analytical processes provide a broader understanding of your company’s distinctive health care investment. We reveal the root of costs within your plan – and suggest meaningful ways to improve.

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Thorbahn Data Collection and Reporting Practices

YOU VALUE YOUR EMPLOYEES.

LET THEM KNOW JUST HOW MUCH.

BENEFIT STATEMENT PRESENTATION

Companies know that compensation isn't just about salary. It's the sum of all employee investment, including a range of benefits and pre-tax savings opportunities. In fact, one of the top three corporate expenditures annually is the Benefits Package, designed to protect – and attract – highly valued employees and executives. So how do you market it?

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Thorbahn Data Collection and Reporting Practices

YOU NEED A BENEFITS WEB SITE.

WHAT YOU GET IS AN ONLINE "RIGHT HAND."

CUSTOMIZED PORTAL DESIGN

Thorbahn's technology practice holds the key to your next HR team member – your customized online benefits portal. Our Web site solution embraces your own corporate look and feel, language, and priority-points to seamlessly present your new benefits package to employees. It also incorporates the best online tools and design standards to help streamline support and answer the daily "administrivia" – freeing up human resources staff time.

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Thorbahn Data Collection and Reporting Practices

WITH SO MANY FORCES DRIVING YOUR CHOICES,

YOU NEED THE BEST DIRECTIONS.

STRATEGIC PLANNING & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Our seasoned professionals know how to keep a project on track. Once you’ve signed on with Thorbahn, you can expect a wealth of information and innovative ideas to come your way as we make your benefits package happen. Each meeting has a solid agenda; clear timelines are set. We value your time and creative thinking and are eager to share both productively.

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Thorbahn Data Collection and Reporting Practices

GETTING ANSWERS IN MINUTES, NOT DAYS.

WHAT A SIMPLE IDEA.

MEMBER ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION

Despite the trend toward "simplifying" life, the world of benefits just seems to get more complex each year. New requirements. Industry changes. Legislative impacts. Shifting retirement trends. Employees today need more than an insurance card and a list of doctors; they need a rule book.

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Thorbahn Data Collection and Reporting Practices

HOW PEOPLE RETIRE SETS THEM APART.

AND SO DOES HOW YOU HELP.

RETIREMENT SAVINGS CONSULTING

Helping employees invest pre-tax dollars in retirement savings plans is a great corporate responsibility – and a highly valued benefit. Thorbahn's expertise will make your company's retirement plan its most successful – built on innovative plan design, quality investments, strong savings rates, and measured expenses.

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Thorbahn Data Collection and Reporting Practices

WHEN IT COMES TO BENEFITS,

PERHAPS YOU CAN MAKE ALL THE PEOPLE HAPPY ALL THE TIME.

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS PROGRAMS

Not every employee may want exactly the same insurance package. Yet with a well-designed voluntary benefits program, companies can satisfy an expanded range of individual needs – without breaking the corporate budget.

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Thorbahn Data Collection and Reporting Practices

KNOWING WHERE YOU STAND HELPS YOU STAND OUT.

EXPERT BENCHMARKING

How do we compare? When it comes to benefits, it’s a question every employer
must answer. Knowing coverage trends among companies of your size,
in your industry, and within your region gives you a distinct competitive edge.

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