Young workers plagued by ‘planxiety’ during open enrollment

Published November 11, 2025 2:00 PM EST Updated November 11, 2025 2:30 PM EST 4 Min Read

A man sitting at a desk. — JustworksDavid Feinberg, senior vice president of risk and insurance at Justworks.

What’s at stake: Rising choice paralysis risks higher employer compensation costs and lost productivity.
Supporting data: 62% of zillennials use ChatGPT to review healthcare plans.
Forward look: Prepare for AI and social platforms to reshape benefits education and enrollment.
Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

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