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While almost half of employees plan to sign up for a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) during this year’s open enrollment, many workers find the high deductibles and out-of-pocket costs financially out of reach.
Some 41% of survey respondents said they would not meet their yearly deductible, and 39% said they could not afford out-of-pocket costs associated with their care, according to new research by Unum, a benefits provider and insurance company.
Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio
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