Sun Life partners with Wellthy to provide life insurance members with concierge care for end-of-life planning, loss and grief
Sun Life partners with Wellthy to provide life insurance members with concierge care for end-of-life planning, loss and grief |
| [09-June-2025] |
WELLESLEY, Mass. and NEW YORK, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S., a top ten group benefits provider, and Wellthy, a personalized care concierge platform, have partnered to make it easier for life insurance members and their families to navigate the complex challenges associated with bereavement and end-of-life care. The enhancement builds on Sun Life's ongoing commitment to deliver solutions that help improve access to care and make health and benefits easier.
Wellthy supports a broad range of care needs with personalized guidance, advocacy and resources for families. Sun Life members and their loved ones will have access to Wellthy's support for navigating care, planning ahead, and coping with grief and loss. "Life insurance is more than just a death benefit – we are supporting people from the moment they start planning for their family's future, through the many emotional and logistical challenges associated with losing a loved one," said Sheila Sokolski, vice president of product strategy and portfolio development, Group Benefits, Sun Life U.S. "By including Wellthy's services in our life insurance offering, we are helping our members and their families – regardless of which person carries the policy – through some of life's hardest experiences." Unsupported grief can adversely impact employee health and become costly to employers, due to factors such as lost productivity, on-the-job errors, and employee turnover. In a survey of Wellthy users, 30% indicated that the support they received prevented them from taking leave or leaving their job. "The end-of-life process can be overwhelming—not just for families, but for the individual themselves," said Lindsay Jurist-Rosner, co-founder and CEO of Wellthy. "People want to ensure their loved ones are cared for, while also navigating a maze of legal, financial, and emotional challenges. We're honored to bring compassionate, expert support to Sun Life's members during one of life's most difficult moments." Wellthy's care team includes care coordinators, advisors, managers and directors, all of whom have extensive experience in social work, medicine, nursing, behavioral health, aging, childcare and patient advocacy. Each family is matched with a dedicated coordinator who works alongside this multidisciplinary team to develop personalized plans that support families through every stage of the end-of-life journey:
Wellthy provides an easy-to-access digital portal, offering centralized care-planning resources and tools to help users organize care plans, connect with peer support groups and message directly with their care team. The portal also offers a care circle, which keeps family members connected and allows them to view medical appointments and other relevant information as they support their loved one. Sun Life clients will have access to Wellthy as of January 1, 2026, as part of their basic or voluntary group life insurance. Wellthy is available in most U.S. states. About Sun Life Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF. Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. Sun Life employs more than 8,300 people in the U.S., including associates in our partner dental practices and affiliated companies in asset management. Group insurance policies are issued by Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (Wellesley Hills, Mass.), except in New York, where policies are issued by Sun Life and Health Insurance Company (U.S.) (Lansing, Mich.). For more information visit our website and newsroom. About Wellthy Media contacts Devon Fernald Michael Jones Connect with Sun Life U.S. Connect with Wellthy
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