Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Health Benefits Cost $11,635 Per Employee in 2015


Mercer recently conducted the annual National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans. Here are some key findings from the report:

·         Total health benefits cost averaged $11,635 per employee in 2015.

·         Large employers experienced a 2.9% increase, while smaller employers experienced a 5.9% increase.

·         One fourth of all covered employees are now enrolled in a CDHP.

·         Employers predict that in 2016 their cost per employee will rise by 4.3% after making plan adjustments.

·         24% of employers provided transparency tools in 2015, up from 15% in 2014.

·         1 in 4 large employers encourage employees to track physical activity with a 'wearable' device.

Source: Mercer, November 23, 2015

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