Chronic illness doesn’t just affect employees, it impacts productivity, absenteeism and costs.
Chronic conditions are long-term illnesses that require ongoing management. In the workplace, they’re more common than many realise, and often quietly affect performance, attendance and morale.
For employers, the impact shows up in the numbers.
Unmanaged chronic illness can lead to increased sick leave, reduced productivity and higher healthcare costs. On the flip side, employees who are supported tend to stay healthier, more engaged and more productive.
Why chronic care matters for business
- Reduces absenteeism and presenteeism
- Improves employee productivity
- Lowers long-term healthcare costs
- Boosts retention and morale
How EEB supports your workforce
EEB’s chronic medication benefit available on the Essential (Day-to-Day Benefits) and Combined Plan (Day-to-Day and Hospital Benefits) is designed to keep employees healthy and working:
- Unlimited cover for medication linked to 27 chronic conditions
- Diagnosis confirmed by a network GP
- Fast approval turnaround (24 – 48 hours)
- Easy access to medication through designated providers
Please note: waiting periods and dispensing limits may apply to certain conditions.
Covered chronic conditions (27)
- Addison’s Disease
- Asthma
- Bipolar Mood Disorder
- Bronchiectasis
- Cardiac Failure
- Cardiomyopathy Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
- Chronic Renal Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 1
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Dysrhythmias
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- Haemophilia
- HIV/Aids
- Hyperlipidaemia
- Hypertension
- Hypothyroidism
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Schizophrenia
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosis
- Ulcerative Colitis
Investing in chronic care isn’t just about compliance or benefits — it’s about building a healthier, more resilient workforce that drives your business forward.
