Solstice One of 100 Companies Named to 2013 Best Places to Work in Healthcare

August 29, 2013 - Plantation, FL

Modern Healthcare magazine has named Solstice Benefits, Inc., a dental, vision and life insurance benefits provider, to its 2013 Best Places to Work in Healthcare list. One hundred companies and organizations from around the country were included on the list.

“Based on the feedback of Solstice’s employees, we have been ranked for three consecutive years as one of South Florida’s Best Companies to Work For. Now, we’re pleased to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as a Best Place to Work in Healthcare, a nationwide ranking,” said Solstice COO Carlos Ferrera. “Our employees are our most valuable asset. They are the reason for Solstice’s astounding success and sustained growth. I could not be more proud of their hard work and dedication. Our customers are being cared for by our engaged, satisfied and dedicated team which has been a direct link to our clients’ satisfaction, retention and growth.”

The recognition program—now in its sixth year—honors workplaces throughout the health care industry that empower employees to perform at their optimum level to provide patients and customers with the best possible care, products and services. Solstice made the list based upon direct employee feedback about their employment at Solstice. The specific rankings of each company will be announced at a gala in Atlanta in October.

“At Solstice, we do everything we can to encourage and support our employees both professionally and personally,” said Solstice Director of Human Resources Ellen deClaire. “We hold health fairs and lunch ‘n learns so employees can be informed about the importance of health and wellness. We have a 212 Award program where employees can nominate other employees for a job well done; recipients get to leave at 2:12 on the Friday they receive the award, and are featured on our company blog. Solstice has also experienced tremendous growth in the past few years, and many of our employees have been promoted into positions they desire.”

Solstice is pleased to join the ranks of the other companies on the Best Places to Work in Healthcare list from all around the country. And, the company is thrilled that its employees believe Solstice is a great place to work.

About Solstice:
Solstice is a privately held Florida corporation based in Plantation, Fla. Solstice administers and markets dental, vision, pharmaceutical, life and short- and long-term disability benefits plans. Solstice and its subsidiaries also offer Third Party Administration (TPA) services in the Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia markets—and are in the process of expanding nationwide. It was named one of “Florida’s Best Companies to Work For” for the third consecutive year by Florida Trend and ranked No. 15 in the Insurance Industry on Inc. magazine’s 2012 “America’s Fastest Growing Companies” list. Recently, the company was awarded accreditation with the Better Business Bureau (BBB), indicating dedication to quality and excellence in business practices. For information on Solstice, contact 1.877.760.2247 or visit www.SolsticeBenefits.com.

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