RSSThe cost of health insurance continues to rise, and as such, so does the share of the cost that employees must bear to continue coverage at many businesses. Yet, according to the 2009 UBA Employer Benefit Perspectives, a survey conducted for United Benefits Advisors, LLC, fewer employees are complaining about the rising burden.
Only one in five employers reported employees being upset by reductions in health plan benefits and/or increases in premium cost-sharing. And about 40% felt that though their employees weren't happy with the rising costs and reduced coverage, they understood the reasons behind the decisions.
In addition, more than two-thirds of survey respondents felt there was a need to improve education and information on how to make employees better health care consumers. These tools, which include better information on selecting the best plan for your family or how to find the best quality doctors, can help cut long-term health care costs for employees.
The 2009 UBA Employer Benefit Perspectives survey was designed to gauge the current strategies and future planned or desired initiatives of employers. More than 1,600 employers participated.
Only one in five employers reported employees being upset by reductions in health plan benefits and/or increases in premium cost-sharing. And about 40% felt that though their employees weren't happy with the rising costs and reduced coverage, they understood the reasons behind the decisions.
In addition, more than two-thirds of survey respondents felt there was a need to improve education and information on how to make employees better health care consumers. These tools, which include better information on selecting the best plan for your family or how to find the best quality doctors, can help cut long-term health care costs for employees.
The 2009 UBA Employer Benefit Perspectives survey was designed to gauge the current strategies and future planned or desired initiatives of employers. More than 1,600 employers participated.