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One notable change from last year is increased utilization because of delayed preventive or elective care during the pandemic, which declined from 12% to 4%.

Eighty-seven percent of large employers anticipate that group health insurance expenses will become unsustainable within the next decade, according to Kaiser research.

Value-based reimbursement promotes the delivery of evidence-based, high-quality care that encourages use of — rather than creating barriers to — high-value services.

Overall, the survey found that 38% of employer sponsored plan members were "extremely satisfied" with their plan.

Federal spending on Medicare Advantage bonus payments has increased nearly 30%, or $2.8 billion, since 2022.

The survey noted that the vast majority of plans (87%) do not cover "new" drug therapies.

Remembering that employee benefits encompass more than traditional health, dental, and vision plans, here are a few tips for creating a benefits package with cross-generational appeal.

"Providing more clarity about the costs associated with health insurance can create more ease for employees while they're selecting their plans," says David Feinberg.