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The Hidden Burden

Understanding the Real Cost of Healthcare (and how medZERO Can Help) We often hear about the “cost of healthcare” in broad terms, but what does that really mean for the average employee? For many, the reality is a constant struggle to manage unexpected out-of-pocket expenses, even with health insurance. Let’s break down a common scenario to illustrate this hidden burden, and then explore how solutions like medZERO can provide much-needed relief. The Sprained Ankle: A Real-Life Example Imagine this: You’re playing a weekend soccer game and twist your ankle. It’s painful, and you suspect a sprain. You head to

The Power of Flexible Benefits

In today’s diverse workforce, a generic benefits package just won’t cut it. Attracting and keeping top talent demands a shift towards flexible benefits—programs that let employees choose what matters most to them. This personalized approach boosts job satisfaction, morale, and even productivity. Think about it: when employees feel valued and their needs are met, they’re happier and more engaged.

Protect Your Employees’ Financial Future with medZERO

Discover how medZERO complements your employer-sponsored savings programs by directly tackling the growing burden of healthcare costs.

Empowering Your Workforce: How medZERO Can Revolutionize Access to GLP-1 Medications

The rising prevalence of chronic conditions like diabetes and obesity has placed a significant burden on individuals and healthcare systems worldwide. While innovative treatments like GLP-1 medications have emerged as powerful tools for managing these conditions, their high cost can often limit access for many patients.

Don’t Let High Vet Bills Break the Bank: How medZERO Helps You Care for Your Furry Family

Our pets are more than companions; they’re cherished members of the family. But when illness strikes, the financial burden of veterinary care can feel overwhelming.

Infographic: Healthcare Affordability Survey

Paying for It: How Health Care Costs and Medical Debt Are Making Americans Sicker and Poorer Findings from the Commonwealth Fund 2023 Health Care Affordability Survey

Protecting Employee Savings with medZERO: A Vital Complement to Financial Wellness Programs

In an era where employee financial security is paramount, employers are increasingly deploying a spectrum of innovative financial wellness programs, including financial and debt counseling, lifestyle spending accounts and contributions to emergency savings accounts alongside traditional financial benefits like 401(k)s or Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to bolster their workforce’s financial well-being.

Tax Refunds Enable Healthcare Spending: J.P. Morgan Chase Study

Access to Cash and Healthcare Spending Research by the JPMorgan Chase Institute sheds light on a critical aspect of healthcare spending in the United States – deferred care.

If I Have Insurance, Do I Still Need to Save For Medical Expenses?

Health insurance is an important financial safety net, but it doesn’t cover everything. There are several out-of-pocket costs that you may be responsible for, even if you have health insurance. These costs can include deductibles, copays, coinsurance, and out-of-network services. In addition, health insurance may not cover all the medical care that you need.

Top 5 Reasons Employers Should Consider Programs like medZERO Based on the EBRI 2023 Survey

The 2023 Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) survey highlights the increasing value of financial wellbeing programs in the workplace. As an employer, if you’re contemplating integrating a program like medZERO, a service that offers employees a spending account specifically for healthcare expenses, here are five compelling reasons drawn from the survey’s insights:

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Expanding Employee Benefits: medZERO’s Innovative Approach to Fertility and Pet Care

05/15/2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Portland, Oregon – May 16,2024– medZERO, a leading innovator in employee benefit solutions, today announced two new initiatives designed to address critical coverage gaps for employees. medZERO is both expanding their current coverage to include pet medical expenses and introducing Fertility Advantage, a new product aimed at tackling the need for cost-effective family-building benefits.

Hospitality and Lifestyle Brand Offers medZERO Nationally to Increase Healthcare Benefits Accessibility and Affordability

12/21/2023

Portland, OR USA – medZERO, a leading provider focused on increasing benefits accessibility and affordability, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Sortis, a nationwide consortium of original, founder-led hospitality and lifestyle companies known for its iconic brands in hospitality, lodging, restaurants, coffee, and health and beauty sectors, including Bamboo Sushi, Cicoria, Sizzle Pie, Fellow Barber, and Rudy’s Barbershop.

medZERO Announces LoanPro as Newest Client to Launch Health Financial Wellness Platform for Employees

07/20/2023

Portland, OR USA – medZERO, a leading healthcare financial wellness company and provider of on-demand, interest-free funds to employees to pay for out-of-pocket health costs, today announced that LoanPro has launched medZERO’s health financial wellness platform for their employees.

medZERO Unveils Transformative AI Strategy to Revolutionize the Intersection of Healthcare and Financial Wellness

05/16/2023

PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–medZERO, a leading provider of healthcare financial wellness solutions, is excited to announce its transformative AI-based strategy. This strategy will empower employees throughout their entire healthcare journey with paramount focus on financial wellness. By integrating the complex financial aspects of healthcare decision-making with AI, medZERO is revolutionizing the way individuals engage with their care. This ensures both their physical well-being and financial security.

medZERO Responds to CFPB Report, White House on Medical Debt, Highlights Need for Employers to Act to Help Employees with Cost Hurdles in Accessing Care

05/04/2023

PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–medZERO, a leading healthcare financial wellness company and provider of on-demand, interest-free funds to employees to pay for out-of-pocket health costs, has responded to the report issued today by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on the risks associated with medical credit cards and financing plans.

medZERO Launches New Version of Its App with Enhanced Usability Features, Curated Content for Employees, and Direct Connectivity to Payroll Systems

05/02/2023

PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–medZERO, a leading healthcare financial wellness company and provider of on-demand, interest-free funds to employees to pay for out-of-pocket health costs, has announced the release of a new version of its app. This latest version includes enhanced usability features, curated content for employees, and direct connectivity to payroll systems.

Savage Leader Earns Recognition

04/03/2023

For more than five years, Laurel Timmins has helped guide growth at Savage, a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and services based in Midvale, Utah. It’s diverse growth, too. For instance, Savage has helped increase the number of women in leadership while the number of women driving its trucks has grown by 20 percent.

medZERO is Excited to Welcome Six New Advisory Board Members

01/24/2023

PORTLAND, Ore. — medZERO, a fintech company that enables on-demand, automatic, interest-free payment for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, has added six health and benefits business leaders to their advisory board. These professionals will consult on company and product strategy and will assist in making valuable connections to expand access to medZERO.

Savage Adds medZERO Benefit to Make Healthcare More Affordable for its Team Members

10/18/2022

PORTLAND, Ore.– Savage is one of the most recent companies to offer medZERO’s innovative benefit to its more than 4,000 Team Members.

medZERO Advances to Next Stage in LG’s Innovative Mission for the Future Global Challenge

07/13/2022

LG Electronics’ North American Innovation Center (LG NOVA) picked medZERO as one of the “Selected 20” startups advancing to the next stage of its Mission for the Future global challenge competition. The honor comes with $100,000 to help fund a collaboration for the next round of the competition.

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