Benefits & Retention

Health Benefits

WRA provides access to a suite health plan options to help operators create a better, more loyal workforce and support wellness in the hospitality industry.

Thanks to recently expanded regulations to Association Health Plans (AHPs) by the US Department of Labor, small to mid-size business owners and their employees can now enjoy similar health coverage benefits as large employers through WRA’s innovative plans.

Our goal is to keep you, your team members and families happy and healthy.

Health Insurance Plan

ADDRESS HEALTH CARE NEEDS
Restaurant and lodging employers of every size—small, midsize or large—can now access exclusive healthcare pricing and solutions for their employees through UnitedHealth Group and the Restaurant & Hospitality Association Benefit Trust.

Over 120 plan designs for restaurant and lodging businesses with as few as 2 full-time employees
Similar product selection and pricing flexibility for small and large employers
Exclusive discounts on medical and specialty benefits for eligible employers.

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Free Pharmacy Discount Card

SAVE UP TO 75% ON PRESCRIPTIONS
Help attract and retain quality employees by offering them a new medication and prescription savings program – the WRA Pharmacy Discount Card.

Completely free – no fees, forms or participant limits
Save up to 75% (40% avg) on FDA-approved meds
Valid at 62,000+ pharmacies nationwide
No deductibles, exclusions, limits or maximums

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Tips & Training

Wisconsin Restaurateur article “Fostering a Positive Workplace Culture”

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A Positive Workplace Culture

Believe it not, pay is not always the most important consideration for potential employees. Workplace culture is a huge deciding factor for restaurant employees in deciding where to work and where to stay.

Restaurants who work hard to foster a positive workplace environment are finding these efforts are paying off in reduced turnover and exceptional customer service for guests.

Dimitri and Erin Vranas from Parthenon in Madison share their story about how they have created a positive workplace culture where everyone (employees and the business) thrives.

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Tips From Peers

A few restaurant operators have told us works in their business to help with employee retention. Here's what they said:

We are very fortunate to have many long-term employees. We have to pay much higher than industry standard and be much more flexible with their work schedule requests.
Retention has been based on higher than normal compensation, health insurance and the push to 4 day work weeks.

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