Planning Ahead: Setting 2026 Health Goals

Turn this year’s health insights into next year’s success. Start planning 2026 with Purple Cow.

As the year closes, now is the best time for SMEs to pause and look back at how their team’s health programs performed in 2025.

Which benefits were most used? Which ones went unnoticed? These insights provide valuable direction for setting realistic and impactful 2026 wellness goals.

1. Review This Year’s Health Data

Start by assessing medical claims, annual physical exam results, and absenteeism reports.

Patterns in these numbers help HR identify recurring health concerns or coverage gaps.

For example, if stress-related consultations or respiratory illnesses are common, consider adding more mental health sessions or preventive care options next year.

2. Set Clear, Actionable Objectives

Once the data is in, define measurable health targets — like increasing preventive screening participation by 20% or reducing sick leaves by 10%.

These goals should align with both employee well-being and company productivity.

3. Promote Awareness Early

A strong wellness plan is only effective when employees understand it.

Start communicating 2026 coverage and updates before the holidays to ensure everyone knows what’s new and how to maximize it.

4. Partner for Smarter Benefits

With Purple Cow, you can design data-driven wellness programs tailored to your workforce — from nutrition and fitness to digital health access.

Early planning also helps you secure better rates and smoother implementation by January.

Partner with Purple Cow to Build Your 2026 Benefits Plan Early

Talk to Purple Cow to align your company’s 2026 health goals with smarter, more data-informed benefits planning.