In May, Coverage@Work released a survey on how employer-provided coverage delivers high-quality and meaningful coverage for the American worker. Consumers, media outlets, and local stakeholders across the country took notice.
From the Alabama Political Reporter to The Missouri Times, local outlets amplified the survey results. Outlets in New York highlighted the millions of in-state consumers — 9 million New Yorkers — who currently receive coverage through employer-provided coverage. In a story from Utah Political Underground discussing the importance of employer-provided coverage across industries in the state, they added:
“An Avalere Health analysis commissioned by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimates the return on investment that employer-sponsored health insurance (ESI) provides employers with 100 or more employees was 47% in 2022 and will be 52% in 2026. The analysis attributed the financial return to lower direct medical costs, increased productivity, lower recruitment costs, stronger retention, lower short- and long-term disability costs and tax benefits.”
The survey was also covered during an interview on KSL Radio in Utah, featuring Todd Bingham, President and CEO of the Utah Manufacturers Association, discussing the importance of investing in employer-provided coverage:
Host: “Today, in fact, I read this new survey that's out that says that businesses and employees are actually pretty happy with the way it works. Now, in a way, it's kind of always worked for a very long time in our country with businesses being able to offer health care coverage and employees getting that through their employer. I'll point out more than 180 million Americans have access to coverage through their employers or their parents' employers' plan – 63% are highly satisfied with their coverage.”
Utah Manufacturers Association: “We use [employer-provided coverage] certainly as an opportunity for manufacturers, and it's a key part of how you find the individuals to work in the industry and in manufacturing, the second highest paying wage in the state. And yet manufacturing companies still use it as a critical piece of recruiting and finding talent.”
Individual enrollees continue to share their views on the importance of getting covered through work. Patrick N. from New York recently highlighted how his employer-provided coverage, throughout his career, has supported early intervention with his son’s autism. Cirilo I., also from New York, spoke to the comprehensive coverage he received during an expensive knee replacement surgery — from the hospital stay to prescription drugs and outpatient rehabilitation. Vicki B. from Alabama underscored the preventive care, particularly for dermatology-related issues, she was able to access through her employer.
Last but certainly not least, Vicki Lightcap, a health and wellness coach from Allentown, Pennsylvania, wrote in The Morning Call:
“By offering employer-provided mental health coverage, businesses can create a supportive environment that prioritizes their employees’ mental well-being. The investment in mental health coverage is a proactive measure that benefits employees and their families. By making this investment, businesses foster a workplace culture that values its employees mental health, reduces stigma and encourages individuals to seek the help they may need.”
To learn more about employer-provided coverage click here. To Lean more about the recent survey click here.
