Integrated Employee Benefits: A Win For Employees And Employers

A Connected Approach To Whole-Person Health

 

Routine dental and vision visits can reveal early signs of chronic conditions, and supplemental benefits can help protect employees from unexpected costs, reducing stress and financial exposure. 

 

By uniting healthcare benefits, employees may gain better insight into healthcare needs, which can lead to earlier interventions. In 2023, there were over 304,000 specialty care alerts generated each month on average, helping employees get timely care when they need it most.¹

 

Dental Coverage Built For Treatment And Care

 

Integrated data helps identify employees who could benefit from additional support, improving health management. When integrated with medical coverage, dental data can also help identify employees who may benefit from additional outreach or a support program, which is especially important for the 60% of adults in the United States living with chronic conditions. 

 

Anthem dental plans, for example, are designed to encourage preventive care while supporting treatment needs. Coverage typically includes routine exams, cleanings, X-rays, and restorative services such as fillings, crowns, and root canals.

 

With over 143,000 dentists at more than 614,500 locations nationwide, Anthem’s broad national dental PPO network allows employees access, choice, and convenience, which helps to drive utilization and satisfaction.² Employees also have access to emergency dental services when needed.

 

Vision Benefits That Go Beyond Eye Exams

 

Vision coverage is a key part of preventive health. Eye exams often reveal early signs of systemic conditions, making vision benefits an important touchpoint within a broader whole-health strategy. Approximately 222,000 members with a high-risk health condition were identified through Anthem vision claims in 2024.³ By incorporating vision into a unified benefits platform, employers help support proactive health management.

 

Anthem’s vision plans offer routine eye exams, savings on eyewear, and access to a wide network of providers, making it easier for employees to get the care they need wherever they are.

 

Supplemental Coverage For Financial Protection

 

Even with medical coverage, unexpected health events can create financial strain. A three-day hospital stay can cost $30,000. Supplemental benefits, including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage, help to provide an added layer of financial protection for employees.

 

These plans are designed to pay benefits directly to employees, helping cover out-of-pocket expenses or everyday costs during recovery. When offered alongside medical, dental, and vision benefits, supplemental coverage strengthens overall benefit design and helps to reinforce an employer’s commitment to employee well-being.

 

Simplified Administration. Stronger Engagement.

 

One of Anthem’s greatest strengths lies in the integrated experience. Employers gain streamlined administration and billing, while employees enjoy a seamless digital experience for easier access to all their benefits information.

 

This simplification reduces friction, improves understanding of available benefits, and drives higher engagement. When employee benefits are easier to navigate, employees are more likely to use them, particularly preventive services that can reduce overall cost of care.

 

A Strategic Advantage

 

Offering dental, vision, and supplemental benefits together isn’t just about convenience. It’s about creating a cohesive, data-informed approach that helps to close gaps in care.

 

Employers gain the ability to:

• Strengthen preventive care utilization.
• Identify health risks earlier.
• Improve employee satisfaction and retention.
• Simplify benefits management.
• Align financial protection with health strategy.

In a marketplace where talent attraction, cost management, and employee experience are top priorities, integrated specialty benefits provide a competitive advantage.

 

The Bottom Line

 

Anthem’s dental, vision, and supplemental health benefits are foundational components of a whole-person health strategy. The website provides information about integrating coverage, and tools and resources to guide employers on which steps to take next.

 

With broad networks, flexible plan designs, digital engagement tools, and the ability to connect insights across lines of coverage, Anthem delivers a cohesive solution that supports whole-person health while simplifying the experience for employers and members alike.

 

 

 

1 Anthem internal data, 2023

2 Zelis Network360®, May 2025.

3 Anthem internal data, year-end 2024.