The Importance of Eyecare
"More than half of Americans
have vision problems or impairments of some sort, and nearly 40 percent
fear they can’t afford adequate treatment, according to a recent survey
commissioned by insurer Aflac." The Central New York Business
Journal, 2005
"At least 63% of American
adults wear glasses or contacts, and 59% of workers need vision
correction, according to the Vision Council of America." Employee
Benefit News, 2004
"Up to 25 percent of
school-age children may have vision problems that can affect learning, but
only 14 percent of children receive a comprehensive eye exam before
starting school. Nearly 10 million kids have undetected vision problems." College
of Optometrists in Vision Development, August 2004
What do these
statistics mean to employers?
A complete benefit package is a vital retention and recruiting strategy
for many employers and as evidenced by the statistics above, Americans
have many concerns about their vision. In many studies, vision
has been rated as the most important sense, and it's only logical that
every benefit package should include a good eyecare coverage plan.
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Short and Long
Term Benefits of Good Eyecare for Employers
Not only can a quality vision plan improve overall health and save your
employees' money on their exams and eyewear, it can, in the long term
assist in managing the overall healthcare costs of your business by
detecting:
- visual disorders
- high blood pressure
- diabetes
- cancer
How do I find the Best plan for MY
Business?
 Seeking
expert advice to analyze your employee benefit plans from an agency
specialized in providing employee benefits is the best way to ensure
making a sound business decision. Contact us for a free analysis of your
employee benefit structure at
info@bpginsurancesolutions.com
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