Spring Clean Your Benefits

Spring Cleaning Your Benefits: A Fresh Start for a Healthier Year

As the days get longer and the flowers start to bloom, many of us begin the annual ritual of spring cleaning—decluttering closets, scrubbing baseboards, and organizing everything from the garage to the junk drawer. But while you’re refreshing your home, don’t forget to give your employee benefits a good spring cleaning, too.

Just like your home, your benefits package deserves a regular review to stay relevant and effective. Whether you’re an employer offering benefits or an employee using them, here are a few ways to dust off the details and make sure everything is in top shape:

1. Declutter Old Plans

Employers: Are you still offering plans that no one enrolls in? Are there legacy benefits that no longer align with your workforce needs? Now is the time to review your offerings and remove what's outdated or underutilized.

Employees: Take stock of what you’re currently enrolled in. If you’ve had a life change—like getting married, having a baby, or paying off debt—you may need different coverage this year than last.

2. Polish Up Your Knowledge

Spring is the perfect season to re-educate your team on what benefits are available to them. Even the best plans go unused if no one understands them. Consider offering refresher sessions, updated benefit guides, or even one-on-one meetings.

3. Organize for the Year Ahead

Help employees take full advantage of benefits by encouraging them to:

• Double-check beneficiary information

• Set up FSA or HSA contributions

• Revisit voluntary benefit options like disability, life, or critical illness insurance

Employers, make sure your systems and processes are streamlined for mid-year enrollments, open enrollment prep, and ongoing support.

4. Air Out What’s Not Working

If you’ve received employee feedback or experienced administrative headaches, it might be time to reevaluate your benefit partners or platforms. A fresh start could mean better support, improved technology, or more comprehensive options.

5. Freshen Up Your Communications

Clear, simple, and consistent communication is key to keeping benefits top of mind. Consider updating your benefits microsite, sending seasonal reminders, or even creating an email newsletter with tips and reminders.

Spring is a season of renewal—and what better time to refresh your approach to benefits? Whether you’re fine-tuning a current strategy or making room for something new, a little spring cleaning can go a long way in helping your team stay healthy, happy, and informed.

Need help dusting off your benefits strategy? We’re here to help every step of the way.