--- title: The WDA Blog | WD Core Benefits Group description: WD Core Benefits Group | WD & Associates is an organization of brokers and advisors who help our clients become Employers of Choice and establish an Organizational Safety Net. --- “As a partner agency of Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC, we are transitioning to the Patriot name and brand. While our look will change—including our logo, website, and email addresses—our commitment to you remains the same. Same trusted team. Same personalized and local service. Same dedication to your insurance needs. Stay tuned for more updates and visit us at patriotgis.com soon. If you have questions, please reach out—we’d love the opportunity to talk!” [![WD-Patriot-logo-RGB](https://www.wdandassociates.com/hubfs/WD%20Logos/WD-Patriot-logo-RGB.png "WD-Patriot-logo-RGB")](https://www.wdandassociates.com/) [401-435-4239](tel:4014354239) ![bg-img11.jpg](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/383029/hubfs/Espark-dtemplate/images/bg-img11.jpg?width=1500&name=bg-img11.jpg "bg-img11.jpg") # The WDA Blog ##### [Meet Your Account Manager: Melissa Rebelo](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/meet-your-account-manager-melissa-rebelo) When Melissa Rebelo joined our team in 2017 we were impressed by her calm demeanor and ability to catch on quickly in a new... - **  [Employee Benefits](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/employee-benefits), [Health Insurance](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/health-insurance), [Life Insurance](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/life-insurance), [WD & Associates](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/wd-associates), [Meet Our Team](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/meet-our-team), [WD Core Benefits Group](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/wd-core-benefits-group) - **  [ Natalie Delmage](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/author/natalie-delmage) - **  May 1, 2019 ##### [Voluntary Benefits are NOT an Afterthought for Your for Employees](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/voluntary-benefits-are-not-an-afterthought-for-your-for-employees) Voluntary benefits are an important part of a robust employee benefits program. They can add significant value to an... - **  [Employee Benefits](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/employee-benefits), [Life Insurance](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/life-insurance), [WD & Associates](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/wd-associates), [WD Core Benefits Group](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/wd-core-benefits-group), [WD HR Impact](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/wd-hr-impact), [Employee Retention](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/employee-retention), [Employee Engagement](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/employee-engagement), [financial wellbeing](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/financial-wellbeing), [voluntary benefits enrich core program](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/voluntary-benefits-enrich-core-program) - **  [ Susan Picerelli](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/author/susan-picerelli) - **  October 4, 2018 ##### [5 Questions to Change the Conversation with Your Doctor](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/5-questions-to-change-the-conversation-with-your-doctor) Better questions can help you make better healthcare decisions. By asking these 5 questions every time a practitioner... - **  [Broker](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/broker), [WD Core Benefits Group](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/wd-core-benefits-group), [Helath Insurance](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/helath-insurance), [Employee Engagement](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/employee-engagement), [Communication](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/communication), [consumerism](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/consumerism), [good healthcare consumer](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/good-healthcare-consumer), [Rhode Island Employers](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/rhode-island-employers), [health plan cost containment](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/health-plan-cost-containment) - **  [ Natalie Delmage](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/author/natalie-delmage) - **  September 27, 2018 ##### [Why We Still Do What We Do](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/one-year-later-why-we-still-do-what-we-do) Last year I interviewed Bill for the WDA blog and it became one of our most read posts. So I thought I would further the... - **  [Organizational Development](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/organizational-development), [WD Core Benefits Group](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/wd-core-benefits-group), [Helath Insurance](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/helath-insurance), [Employee Retention](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/employee-retention), [Employee Engagement](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/employee-engagement), [healthcare spending](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/healthcare-spending), [good healthcare consumer](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/good-healthcare-consumer), [multi year benefit strategy](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/multi-year-benefit-strategy), [health plan cost containment](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/health-plan-cost-containment), [employee education](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/topic/employee-education) - **  [ Natalie Delmage](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/author/natalie-delmage) - **  September 25, 2018 ##### [Medicare Q&A With Scott Buisson](https://www.wdandassociates.com/blog/medicare-qa-with-scott-buisson) It’s that time of year again when Medicare recipients have the opportunity to review and change their coverage. 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