Maddock & Associates

09/01/2026

Employees do not ignore benefits emails only because they are busy.

Sometimes the message is simply too dense, too generic, or too hard to act on.

Our latest article breaks down why benefits emails often get overlooked and how employers can improve communication with clearer subject lines, simpler language, better timing, and more useful next steps.

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08/30/2026

Back-to-school season is a good reminder that family benefits matter.

From pediatric visits and prescriptions to dental, vision, mental health support, and urgent care, employees may be thinking about how their benefits support their families.

Clear communication can help them know where to start.

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08/28/2026

A stronger open enrollment starts with clearer employee questions.

Before the busy season begins, it can help to collect the questions employees are already asking. Those questions can show where communication needs to be simpler, clearer, or more practical.

If your team needs support preparing for open enrollment, Maddock & Associates can help: https://zurl.co/ZrzQO

Maddock & Associates helps Washington employers build and manage employee benefits programs with cost-conscious strategy, clear guidance, and year-round support.

08/25/2026

Telehealth can be a helpful option, but it is not always as simple as opening an app and assuming the visit is covered.

Employees may need to check the type of care, the provider, the network, and the cost-sharing before scheduling.

Our latest article explains what employees should check first before using telehealth.

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08/21/2026

Benefits decisions affect more than one person.

They often involve:

- spouses
- dependents
- prescriptions
- doctors
- budgets
- real-life family priorities

That is why clear benefits communication matters. Better understanding can make these choices feel a little less overwhelming.

08/18/2026

Open enrollment season tends to go more smoothly when employers start reviewing the right things before it feels urgent.

That includes more than just rates. It also means looking at timelines, common employee questions, document readiness, administrative processes, and who owns each part of the work.

Our latest article shares a practical checklist for employers getting ready for open enrollment planning.

Read the article here:
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08/13/2026

Meet Julia, Benefits Consultant at Maddock & Associates.

Julia is one of the out-in-the-field faces of Maddock, helping employers and employees understand employee benefits with care, clarity, and steady support.

She brings together two things that matter deeply in benefits: helping people and working through the numbers. Whether she is supporting an employer throughout the year or helping an employee during a stressful medical situation, Julia values being someone people can turn to when they need guidance.

We are grateful to have Julia on the Maddock consultant team.

Read more about Julia here: https://zurl.co/k9BfP

08/11/2026

A dependent losing eligibility for coverage can create a lot of uncertainty fast.

Our latest article explains what families should check next, including age 26 rules, possible COBRA rights, employer-plan special enrollment, and Marketplace options.

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08/06/2026

Fresh, simple, and perfect for late summer.

Our August team recipe comes from Janette and features a bright green bean salad with lemon, feta, and almonds. It is an easy side dish for weeknight dinners, barbecues, or end-of-summer gatherings, and you can even add roasted chicken to make it a meal.

Get the recipe here:
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08/04/2026

Back-to-school season is not just about supplies, schedules, and routines.

It can also be a helpful time for working families to check whether their benefits are set up in a way that actually works once fall gets busy.

Our latest article covers practical reminders around preventive care, telehealth, prescription access, dependent coverage, and dependent care support.

Read the article here: https://zurl.co/192G9