Willis Partners with Extend Health

Willis North America’s Human Capital Practice, a unit of Willis Group Holdings Ltd., has partnered with Extend Health Inc., operator of a private Medicare exchange. The partnership will help employers transition their Medicare-eligible retirees to the private Medicare plan market using a health insurance exchange, enabling improved retiree health benefits while managing costs, says Willis.

The Extend Health exchange provides a robust technology platform, advanced decision support tools and licensed benefit advisors to provide clear and concise guidance and support, says Willis, making it easy for retirees to select the private Medicare coverage that suits their needs.

Willis says its Human Capital Practice provides innovative solutions to help organizations manage their human capital investment beyond employee benefits. By augmenting traditional employer-focused solutions with consumer-based tools, resources and content promoting the health and wellbeing of member populations, the firm favorably impacts claims costs, productivity measures and employee turnover.