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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

Valerie Ortiz

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Over the past 20 years, Valerie Ortiz has worn many hats at National Insurance Services. She currently heads up NIS’ Marketing Team where she helps to create and execute employee benefit communications based upon our public sector clients’ needs. Valerie brings order to the chaos and has a zeal for detail and a talent for organization.

Recent Articles by Valerie Ortiz

Demand for Weight Loss Drugs Increasing 2025 Health Care Costs

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A recent Business Group on Health (BGH) survey revealed that the increasing interest and spending on glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs are driving up healthcare costs in 2025.

Investing in Employee Digestive Wellness

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When striving for a productive and flourishing workforce, employers commonly prioritize traditional wellness initiatives geared towards physical fitness and mental health. However, one...

Report Shows Workers Are Dissatisfied with Health Benefits

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According to a new report from SureCo, employers should consider diversifying their health benefits to improve employee satisfaction and retention. The 2024 State of Employee Health...

Open Enrollment and Young Employees

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Many employees need help with open enrollment, but this can especially be true with younger workers. They typically have less experience choosing benefits than their older workforce...

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The Advantages of Virtual Mental Health Care

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More than one in five Americans live with a mental illness. An estimated 122 million Americans live in areas that have a shortage of mental health professionals. Many may postpone or...

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Joint Statement Released Regarding AI and Automated Systems

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Four federal agencies have issued a joint statement regarding artificial intelligence (AI) and automated systems. Automated system is a broad term meaning software and algorithmic...

Americans Spend Little Time Choosing a Health Plan During Enrollment

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The Consumer Engagement in Health Care Survey has revealed that many Americans don’t closely review their health care options when making their selection during open enrollment.

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A Manager’s Impact on Mental Health

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A report by The Workforce Institute at UKG has revealed that managers impact employee mental health more than therapists and doctors. They surveyed 3,400 people in 10 countries...

COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Extended

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently extended the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) through April 11, 2023. The PHE has renewed every 90 days since...

Survey Reveals U.S. Mental Health and Substance Use Crisis

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has released the results of their 2021 drug use and health survey. Results...