Becker's Healthcare November 20, 2023
Four in 10 employers offer low or no-deductible plans, and 15% of employers will offer their employees coverage with no premium, according to Mercer’s “Health and Benefit Strategies for 2024” report.
The report, published Nov. 17, surveyed 1,917 public and private employers.
The number of employers offering free coverage to employees increased from 11% from 2022. Employers surveyed predicted their healthcare costs will rise 5.4% in 2024, though 45% of employers said they did not plan to increase cost-sharing for employees.
Some employers are charging premiums based on employees’ salaries. In 2023, 29% of large employers used salary-based contributions, which will rise to 34% in 2024.
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