GeoBlue starts new services
GeoBlue, a provider of international health insurance for expatriates, has introduced a global employee assistance programme (EAP) and wellness coaching for its group members. These services are offered in partnership with Workplace Options, a global employee effectiveness company. GeoBlue is the trade name for the international health insurance programmes of Worldwide Insurance Services, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
GeoBlue, a provider of international health insurance for expatriates, has introduced a global employee assistance programme (EAP) and wellness coaching for its group members. These services are offered in partnership with Workplace Options, a global employee effectiveness company. GeoBlue is the trade name for the international health insurance programmes of Worldwide Insurance Services, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
“GeoBlue selected Workplace Options based on the company's global reach, resources and track record for top-notch service,” said Rob Howard, director of group product sales for GeoBlue. “Our new global EAP and wellness coaching fully round out GeoBlue's outstanding wellness and counselling services for international assignees and their families.”
Workplace Options' global EAP services are offered outside of the US and include confidential counselling and support in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. All calls are live-answered 24-hours a day by mental health professionals qualified to provide support for work, personal and family challenges. Furthermore, the company collaborates with Mayo Clinic to deliver enhanced wellness coaching services, covering areas such as weight loss, tobacco cessation and stress management. GeoBlue also offers online wellness services such as health assessments; as well as news, trends and advice on exercise, diet and stress reduction programming, provided by the Mayo Clinic.
“We are very pleased to be offering our services through GeoBlue,” said Dean Debnam, CEO of Workplace Options. “As a global company committed to increasing employee effectiveness worldwide, this relationship will allow us the opportunity to improve the lives of thousands of expats and their families.”