Closing the Gap: Ensuring Black Women's Voices Are Heard in Health Care

“Your benefits feel generous”—until Black women don’t feel heard.

We see the pattern in mental-health claims and disability risk: access isn’t the same as quality, and “coverage” doesn’t stop dismissal.

A community-driven national survey (Black Women’s Institute for Health) found 76.6% of respondents don’t feel heard by health-care providers, and 27.6% reported thoughts of self-harm—despite many having primary care.

For plan sponsors, this is the uncomfortable gap: benefits designed for an average workforce don’t always hold up for those facing racism, bias, and delayed care. The result shows up as chronic stress, sick time, and talent being pushed out.

So the question for leaders isn’t whether you offer support. It’s whether employees feel safe using it.

Comment your opinion on how your workplace measures “heard,” not just “covered.”

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