Mongo Benefits

10/14/2026

8.2% — that’s the increase employers are expecting in health benefit costs for 2027. 👀

Not exactly the number anyone wants to see while working on next year’s budget.
But rising costs don’t necessarily mean your only options are cutting benefits or passing more of the expense on to employees.
It DOES mean it’s worth taking a closer look at your plan, asking questions and understanding what options may be available to your business.
Mercer breaks down what employers are expecting for 2027 and some of the strategies companies are considering to manage those increases.
Worth a read if benefits—or budgets—are part of your job. 👇

https://loom.ly/FPjS8H4

Marsh’s latest National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans projects an 8.2% rise in employer health benefit costs for 2027, driven by ongoing cost pressures and several new factors. Beth Umland and Sunit Patel discuss the increase — the highest in decades — and how employers plan to res...

10/13/2026

It’s , so we’re settling the REALLY important office debates. 😂
WOULD YOU RATHER…
🦷 Have unlimited dental cleanings for life
OR
👓 Get a brand-new pair of glasses every year?

No loopholes. No negotiating. You have to pick ONE. 👇
Drop your answer in the comments—and yes, we will absolutely be judging the results. 😂

10/12/2026

🚨 BENEFITS MYTH ALERT 🚨
“It’s cheaper to just pick the plan with the lowest premium.”
Not always! 👀
Your monthly premium is only ONE piece of the puzzle. Deductibles, copays, coinsurance, prescriptions and how often you actually use your benefits can make a big difference.
🗣️ Don’t just look at what comes out of your paycheck—look at the whole picture.
That’s where having someone help you understand your options can save a whole lot of 🤯.

10/09/2026

Welcome to another episode of…
✨ WHAT DO ALL THESE LETTERS MEAN?! ✨ 😂
How many could you explain WITHOUT Googling? 👀
5/5 = Benefits Superstar 🌟
3–4 = Pretty impressive 👏
1–2 = We’ve got you
0 = Honestly…this is why Mongo exists. 😂
Answer in the comments below 👇
Benefits come with enough acronyms to make your head spin. Our job is to make them actually make sense.

10/07/2026

Benefits aren’t just a line item in the budget—they’re part of why good employees stay. 👏
A recent U.S. Chamber of Commerce report found that 94% of small-business owners who offer benefits say they’re important for employee retention.

But here’s the stat that really caught our attention: 67% said they wish they had outside help navigating employee benefits.
And we get it. Between plan options, rising costs, compliance and trying to offer something your employees actually value…there’s a LOT to navigate.
The good news? You don’t have to figure it all out alone.
Take a few minutes to check out the article below 👇 and see what other small businesses are saying about benefits, retention and where they could use a little extra support.

https://loom.ly/03Y2PQk

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business organization. We advocate, connect, inform, and fight for business growth and America’s success.

10/06/2026

It’s , and we want to know what your workspace says about YOU.
☕ Three coffee cups = thriving
📝 47 sticky notes = organized chaos
🍫 Secret snack drawer = prepared for emergencies
🌱 Perfectly healthy plant = suspiciously responsible
💀 Dead plant = we’re not judging 😂
Mongo Team: What’s the ONE thing on your desk you absolutely cannot work without?
And everyone else—tell us yours below! 👇

10/06/2026

Do you know how to explain the differences between HMOs, PPOs, and other network types to your employees?
Let us help! Contact us today! ☎️
[email protected] | 970-573-7589

09/30/2026

📚 RESOURCE FOR HR LEADERS
Open enrollment gives employers a unique opportunity: you already have your employees' attention when it comes to benefits.
The question is — what are you doing with it?

Mercer shares four practical tips for making benefits communication more effective, including simplifying information, using more visual communication and creating opportunities for employees to ask questions.
If open enrollment is on your Q4 calendar, this is worth a read. 👇
🔗 Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/EcQKbSk

In these times of remote working, increased flexibility and competing priorities, organizations must reinvent the way they reach their workforce with benefits communication.

09/29/2026

As a business owner, managing costs is crucial. Group benefits can be tailored to meet your budget while showing your team you care. Let’s discuss how!

09/28/2026

A productive day doesn’t have to start with a packed to-do list. Sometimes, it starts with a few simple habits.