The 2013 United Benefit Advisors Health Plan Survey reveals that, in 2013, employers covered 18 percent more of a single employee’s health insurance premium ($934 per employee), but asked employees with dependents to pick up 3 percent more of the family premium (average of $492).
Employers picked up more of individual premiums, but less of families’ premiums, in 2013, and decreased in-network coverage for both
Although it is still advised by the DOL that employers notify employees by October 1, there is no fine to face if they do not. Read full article…
Ancillary Benefits Predicted to Be a Greater Differentiator in 2013
As health care plan offerings and the federal regulatory environment become more complex, benchmarking data such as the 2012 UBA Health Plan Survey have become increasingly critical for employers looking to manage their health care benefit programs effectively.
Nation’s Largest Health Plan Survey Cites Key Trends in Employer Health Plans
The 2010 UBA Health Plan Survey was conducted October 1, 2009 to June 4, 2010, through the joint effort of 145 of the nation’s premier independent benefit advisory firms who comprise UBA. Member Firms, in conjunction with existing clients, completed responses, and additional area employers were invited to complete the web-based surveys. UBA obtained plan data for … Continued
