Two months after the closing of open enrollment, The Benefit Doctor is helping companies understand they still have options to change benefits contracts that are a poor fit.

(PRUnderground) February 19th, 2025

Since its founding in 2020, The Benefit Doctor has been helping small and medium-sized businesses nationwide navigate the complexities of employee benefits. Experts in building valuable benefits packages, they assist with selecting providers, negotiating contracts, assisting with open enrollment, and providing year-round support. As employees begin to use their 2025 benefits and discover loopholes in coverage, The Benefit Doctor is spreading the good news that it is not too late to change benefits contracts even though open enrollment is over.

Each year during open enrollment, the message resounds loud and clear in offices nationwide. Employees must choose their benefits and sign up for other benefits during open enrollment because no changes are allowed outside this annual period. While this is true for employees, it is not true for employers. However, it leads many employers to believe that they can’t make changes to company plans, even if they turn out to be more of an expense and less of a benefit than anticipated. With the guidance of a skilled employee benefits broker, employers can make changes to benefits packages even though the year has already begun.

“By the time February rolls around each year, employees and employers are getting a real feel for their benefits, and in many cases, they’re not happy with what they have,” stated Zak Harlow, Founder and CEO of The Benefit Doctor. “What’s worse is that they think it’s too late to do anything about it. That’s simply not true. If benefits are confusing, don’t provide the right coverage, or cause frustration, companies can make strategic changes now and enjoy them for the rest of the year.”

The Benefit Doctor is more than just a benefits broker. They are a benefits partner, helping with everything from determining what type of benefits each client needs and negotiating contracts to assisting with open enrollment and answering employee (and employer) questions. Their goal is to simplify the complex legal jargon so that every individual knows what benefits they need and understands how to use them.

“While educating employees about their benefits is always a top priority,” remarked Harlow, “enacting meaningful change and resolving benefits pain points begins with educating employers about how they can deliver great benefits, including when and how to make changes. A comprehensive employee benefits package is an excellent way to boost morale. It also increases employee satisfaction, engagement, loyalty, and talent retention. It is an investment well worth making.”

To learn more about The Benefit Doctor’s unique approach to providing innovative solutions to employee benefits problems or to talk to a benefits broker about changing benefits contracts mid-year, visit www.TheBenefitDoctor.com.

About The Benefit Doctor

The Benefit Doctor helps employers and employees save $1 BILLION in healthcare spending through their proven 5-step treatment protocol. With a mission to be a reliable employee benefits broker, they specialize in making employee benefits an actual benefit and reducing overall spend on healthcare.

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