Becker's Healthcare October 30, 2023
Employers are looking to deductible-free health plans as employees report increasing concerns about the cost of healthcare, according to Mercer’s 2023-2024 “Inside Employees’ Minds” survey.
The survey, published Oct. 30, interviewed 4,505 full-time employees in the United States, working for organizations with more than 250 employees.
In 2023, 15% of organizations are offering some employees no-cost health plans, and 18% are using salary-based contributions.
Around 4 in 10 employers offer a medical plan with low or no deductible.
Plans with no deductibles are growing in popularity — UnitedHealthcare’s fastest-growing commercial plans have no...