Financial protection:
Understand the protection you have and the questions to explore when circumstances change.
BEYOND THE BENEFITS
Think beyond workplace benefits. Prepare for what matters most.
Care preferences:
Consider what matters to you during serious illness and at the end of life.
Decision-makers:
Identify who you want involved if you cannot speak for yourself.
Important information:
Organize documents, contacts, and information your family may need.
Family conversations:
Help loved ones understand your wishes before they face difficult decisions.
I’m Tonia Barrier, MSN, RN, founder of Beyond the Benefits. My work as an end-of-life doula, together with more than 20 years in healthcare and hospice leadership, shapes my approach to helping individuals and families prepare for serious illness and the end of life.
I created Beyond the Benefits to encourage people to think beyond workplace coverage and consider the full picture: care wishes, financial preparedness, important documents, family conversations, and the support they may need along the way.
Through compassionate guidance, I help people explore what matters most, organize their wishes, and take practical steps toward a plan. My goal is to make these conversations easier and give families greater clarity, connection, and confidence when difficult decisions arise.