Commit to helping your employees know their benefits

As a member of Costco leadership, you have an important role to play in helping to support your employees’ well-being. Encourage them to get to know their benefits so they can take full advantage of them.  

Report on employee benefits usage

Here are the latest resources for employee benefits usage from our suppliers: 

Data is comparing October 2023 to November 2023.

Annual Enrollment Videos

• The new AE videos received 15,000 views in November, helping to drive employee participation in Annual Enrollment, with an increase of 15% in 2023 over 2022.

Resources for Living

• RFL Financial utilization increased 47%

Reimbursement Accounts (Current enrollment vs Annual Enrollment)

• Enrollments in the HCRA increased 9%
• Enrollments in the DCAP increased 3%

This month’s WITT topic: Celebrate you

In January, our We’re in This Together content highlights the importance of taking the 2024 pledge and introduces the theme of celebrating the big and small changes employees will make this year. Employees can also read about how their benefits can help in different situations. Other articles cover what foods to eat to boost immunity, and how to make exercise a lasting habit. A range of benefits is also highlighted.

Announcing the 2024 pledge

The 2024 pledge is here! Take the pledge and inspire your employees to join you. It’s the best way for them to start making the most of their benefits.

Resources to help you help your employees

• Use this month’s We’re in This Together presentation slides in your next staff meeting to show employees how Costco benefits can help them and their covered dependents.
• Check in with your team whenever you get the opportunity to make sure they’re taking care of themselves. Be prepared to answer questions about their benefits coverage, and know where to send them for more information.
• Encourage your employees to visit Costcobenefits.com to find support for their emotional, financial and physical well-being.

PLEDGE RESOURCES YOU CAN USE:

• Track your location’s pledge participation in 2024 here.
• Download and print a WITT Pledge flyer here that you can share with your employees.

January’s featured resources:

• Resources For Living (RFL)
  • Mental health support available to employees, members of their household and dependent children up to age 26, including six no-cost counseling sessions each.
  • Employees can call 833-721-2320 (TTY: 711) or visit Costcobenefits.com for more information.
• The Live Healthy Team (Mainland only)
  • Connects employees and their family members enrolled in an Aetna^® medical plan with the right resources when they need them.
  • Employees can connect with a Live Healthy Coach at 800-814-3543 (option 2), Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST.
• Omada for Diabetes, Hypertension & Prevention
  • Personalized, online programs for employees and their family members (age 18+) enrolled in a Costco medical plan and at risk for or living with diabetes and/or hypertension.
  • To learn more, employees can visit OmadaHealth.com/Costco or call 888-409-8687.
• Omada for Joint & Muscle Health
  • Offers virtual physical therapy to help employees and their dependents (age 13+) enrolled in a Costco medical plan recover from an injury or stay pain free.
  • Employees can visit OmadaHealth.com/Costco or call 888-409-8687 for more information.
• 98point6^® (Mainland and Hawaii only)
  • Provides 24/7 on-demand, text-based access to board-certified doctors for non-emergency care.
  • Employees enrolled in a Costco medical plan can download the 98point6 app or visit 98point6.com/Costco to learn more.
• RethinkCare
  • Support for parents and families, including training on learning, social, behavioral and developmental/disability challenges.
  • Employees can visit Connect.RethinkCare.com/sponsor/Costco or call 800-714-9285 to learn more.
• WeightWatchers
  • Costco employees can join for as low as $14 per month, and spouses/domestic partners and dependents can join for as low as $19.50 per month.
  • They can sign up at WW.com/Costco or call 866-204-2885.
• Benefits Quick Reference Guide
  • A convenient guide you can print and share with employees when you need information in a hurry. Please choose the one that applies to your location for resources available to your employees. 
  • You can order additional posters by visiting the HR Materials Ordering Site.