The Results Are In: Health Plan Benchmarking Takeaways From the Employee Benefits Survey

Health care benefits remain a critical part of the relationship between employers and workers, especially during these times of rapid change and uncertainty. In addition to serving as an important financial safety net, these benefits act as a recruitment and retention tool. The biennial Employee Benefits Survey captured benchmarking data from over 500 participating U.S. employers. Key report takeaways will be covered in the presentation, including:

• Flexible benefit arrangements

• Health care cost-management techniques

• Telemedicine/telehealth services

• Prescription drug benefits, including cost-management techniques

• Fertility benefits

• Life insurance benefits

• Survivor benefits

• Voluntary benefits

• Vacation, paid holidays and paid sick leave benefits

• Short- and long-term disability benefits

• Unpaid leave benefits

• Work/life benefits.