Optavise Introduces Optavise Clear, a New Solution in Employee Benefits Management

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Optavise, a leading employee benefits services provider, has launched Optavise Clear, a comprehensive solution aimed at simplifying employee benefits management. The announcement was made by Karen DeToro, president of CNO Financial Group's Worksite Division.

The launch addresses significant market demand, with research showing 73% of employees seeking more benefits education and 68% finding online resources very helpful. The solution offers year-round support including:

• Benefits education and enrollment support
• Medicare advocacy services
• Healthcare decision guidance
• Foundational communications for better healthcare understanding
• A unified digital platform
• Direct access to live experts through a dedicated phone line

The service focuses on providing personalized guidance and support during critical moments, aiming to improve employee satisfaction and reduce costs through better benefits understanding and utilization.

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• Addresses a clear market need with 73% of employees seeking more benefits education
• Potential for increased revenue through new product offering
• Expands CNO's service portfolio in the employee benefits sector

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CARMEL, Ind., Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Optavise, a leading provider of employee benefits services, offering personalized expert guidance backed by technology, today introduced Optavise Clear—a comprehensive solution to eliminate employee confusion and frustration with their benefits. As employee satisfaction continues to be a critical factor in workplace retention and performance, Optavise Clear offers a seamless, year-round experience to help employees navigate their benefits with ease and confidence.

According to a recent study, 73% of employees seek more education on their benefit options¹, while Optavise research² found that 68% of employees agree online resources are very or extremely helpful for learning about health benefits, along with 84% who find one-on-one conversations to be very or extremely helpful.

Optavise Clear addresses these needs by providing a single point of contact for employees, delivering personalized guidance and support during critical moments.

"Optavise Clear is designed to bring the human back into health, with dedicated professionals providing customized and attentive support for employers and their employees," said Karen DeToro, president, Worksite Division at CNO Financial Group. "Our new product delivers on Optavise's mission to eradicate confusion and frustration around employee benefits by ensuring their needs are met with care and accuracy, ultimately improving employee satisfaction and reducing costs."

In addition to year-round, on-demand support for employees with their benefits and healthcare decisions, Optavise Clear includes the following services:

• Benefits education and supportive enrollment throughout the year, including new hire onboarding, open enrollment and qualifying life events.
• Optavise Advocacy, including Medicare advocacy services, to help guide employees to make informed healthcare decisions.
• Foundational communications that drive an improved understanding of healthcare, health insurance and the use of cost-saving programs for employees.
• A unified digital experience with enhanced capabilities, which connects employees with Optavise advocates and benefits educators.
• A single dedicated phone number for employees to receive help from a live expert in real time.

For more information about Optavise Clear and to learn more about Optavise's employer solutions, visit this link.

About Optavise
Optavise provides personalized employee benefits solutions to help employers and their employees optimize their benefits and make better health and financial decisions. Optavise offers a unique combination of innovative technology, flexible voluntary benefits, and experts who educate and communicate with employees about their benefits. A part of the CNO Financial Group (NYSE: CNO) family of brands, Optavise operates through direct sales to employers and a nationwide network of more than 10,000 broker partners and over 600 dedicated agents that serve nearly 20,000 employers. For more information, visit Optavise.com. 

1 – Godbout, Ted. (Sept. 24, 2024). Study Finds Most Participants Don't Understand Their Benefits. PCSA. https://www.psca.org/news/psca-news/2024/9/study-finds-most-participants-dont-understand-their-benefits/  
2 – Optavise. 2023 Healthcare Literacy Report. https://www.optavise.com/insights/resources/report/the-2023-consumer-report

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FAQ

What services does Optavise Clear offer to CNO Financial Group customers?

Optavise Clear offers year-round benefits education, Medicare advocacy services, healthcare decision support, foundational communications, a unified digital platform, and direct access to live experts through a dedicated phone line.

How many employees want more education about their benefits according to Optavise's research?

According to the research cited, 73% of employees seek more education about their benefit options.

What percentage of employees find one-on-one conversations helpful for learning about health benefits?

84% of employees find one-on-one conversations to be very or extremely helpful for learning about health benefits.

Who announced the launch of Optavise Clear for CNO Financial Group?

Karen DeToro, president of the Worksite Division at CNO Financial Group, announced the launch of Optavise Clear.