Employers know their mental health benefits aren’t cutting it

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published 3 Min Read

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As the U.S. continues to face a behavioral health provider shortage, employers are feeling frustrated that they can’t do more to help employees. 

According to a survey by the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions and the HR Policy Association, just one-third of employers were satisfied with access to behavioral health services through their network. Thirty-one percent of employers were disappointed at the efforts being made to address gaps in access, and 66% did not feel that their behavioral health directories truly reflected what was available to employees. 

Alyssa Place
Editor-in-chief

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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