Combatting health inequity in a benefit program may be a daunting task for employers looking to save on cost and maintain a simplistic offering. However, there are ways to adopt enhanced benefits without breaking the bank. Employee perception of these offerings is key as employees may not access these benefits initially but appreciate the value these options can provide for future concerns.
To understand the population and make applicable changes to a total rewards offering, employers can look for input collected from employee surveys and reporting from vendor partners to make informed decisions.
According to Business Group on Health (BGH), expanding coverage for neurodiversity and transgender health care was the top addition for 2022 plan design changes.
(In order of highest importance)