Why Summer Is the Ideal Time to Reevaluate Your Healthcare Benefits Strategy

As the temperatures rise and the pace of business slows slightly, summer presents a unique opportunity for companies to step back and reassess their healthcare benefits strategy. While many organizations wait until the end of the year to evaluate employee benefits, reevaluating during the summer allows businesses to identify gaps, adjust proactively, and better position themselves for the second half of the year.

Why Timing Matters

Most companies wait until Q4 to examine healthcare plans—but by then, renewal deadlines are looming, HR teams are stretched thin, and options may be limited. Evaluating your benefits in the summer gives you breathing room to explore smarter solutions and make decisions that are both strategic and cost-effective.

Common Mid-Year Pain Points

• Rising employee concerns about access to care
• Underutilized wellness programs
• Unexpected increases in healthcare claims or costs
• Lack of mental health resources or preventative care

If any of these issues sound familiar, it’s a clear sign your current healthcare strategy may not be meeting your team’s needs—or your company’s bottom line.

The Case for Smarter Healthcare Solutions

Traditional benefits models often emphasize treatment over prevention and place heavy financial burdens on employees. At Health Compass Inc., we believe there’s a better way. Our solution, Vital110, is designed to remove cost barriers and make proactive, comprehensive care more accessible.

By reevaluating your benefits now, you can transition to a solution that includes:

• Free virtual primary and urgent care
• No-cost preventative screenings and lab testing
• Mental health support and counseling
• Generic prescriptions at no cost to employees

Summer Gives You Time to Educate and Engage

One major advantage of revisiting benefits mid-year is the ability to communicate updates clearly without the distraction of open enrollment chaos. Employees are more receptive during slower periods, giving you the chance to explain changes, provide educational resources, and ensure adoption.

Get Ahead of Q4 with Confidence

By getting a head start now, you’ll avoid the last-minute rush of year-end planning. You’ll also be in a better position to negotiate rates, secure buy-in from stakeholders, and train your HR team on new processes or tools.

What to Include in Your Summer Benefits Review

• Utilization rates of your current healthcare plan
• Feedback from employee satisfaction surveys
• Trends in absenteeism or turnover
• Cost analysis and claim trends
• Review of telehealth and mental health support offerings

Vital110: Built for What Businesses Need Now

Vital110 was designed to give businesses a simpler, smarter way to offer real healthcare support—without the complexity of traditional insurance. With our no-cost model for employees and data-backed approach to reducing unnecessary claims, businesses using Vital110 see stronger engagement and significant savings.

Whether you’re a growing company or managing a lean HR team, the summer is your best chance to reset, refresh, and realign your healthcare strategy with your people—and your goals.

Start Your Summer Benefits Strategy Today

Don’t wait for open enrollment to uncover what’s not working. Use the summer to take a smarter approach to care. Our team at Health Compass Inc. is ready to help you explore the possibilities.

Get a quote today and see how Vital110 can transform your benefits strategy for the better.