Fact Based List:

AON Hewitt: Changes Employees May See As They Enroll In Benefits For 2015

  1. Rising health care costs - As health care costs continue to rise, employees are likely to continue to see higher premiums and out-of-pocket costs
  2. Greater likelihood of seeing consumer-driven health plan (CDHPs) options - CDHPs are the second most popular plan choice offered by employers, surpassing HMOs
  3. Programs and incentives that promote healthy behaviors - Employers are placing emphasis on wellness programs that encourage employees to take an active role in managing their health
  4. More transparency on costs and health plan choices - Almost all employers offer health care cost estimators that allow employees to comparison shop for health insurance
  5. New ways to select and purchase health care benefits - A growing number of employers are offering group-based health benefits to employees through private health exchanges

Source: AON Hewitt
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