“Presenteeism” occurs when individuals show up for work but do not function productively because of mental or medical illness.  Presenteeism often has a negative impact on a company’s bottom line.  An employee who goes to work while sick generally only operates at a fraction of his or her normal capacity despite costing the same as when they are well.

That is why the AeA Health! program, underwritten by UnitedHealthcare, has a program to help employees address this issue.  Care24^SM is a comprehensive telephone service that gives employees access to a wide range of resources including nurses, counselors, financial consultants and attorneys – 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  Your employees are able to get prompt assistance with:

• Illnesses and injuries, medication questions, and chronic conditions

• Budgeting, credit issues, and retirement planning

• Personal, civil, and criminal issues

• Child or elder care, stress management, and relationship issues

Care24 resources also provide managers and supervisors with tools that can help keep your work group on track, including:

• Workplace Management Consultation - provides supervisors with access to counselors who are trained to help with complex workplace problems

• Critical Incident Stress Management - provides on-site consultations and support to help reduce the impact of traumatic workplace events, such as robberies or natural disasters

• Special Care24 training and orientation for employees

To find out more about Care24 or to receive more information on how to join the AeA insurance program through UnitedHealthcare, please contact Jennifer Gabriel at 407.882.2447.