Wish You Were Here: Central Nebraska Public Power

[IMGCAP(1)]Today's "Wish You Were Here" comes from Central Nebraska Public Power in Holdrege, NE. In 2006, CNPP implemented a consumer-driven health plan with assistance from Meritain Health, successfully reducing their drug costs by 42%, their medical and dental claims by 34%, and their cost trend by 12%. Out of 98 employees, 70% selected the CDH plan.

Employees working at CNPP also receive full retirement health benefits, a benefit they were on the verge of losing prior to the switch to a CDHP.

"Implementing a CDHP was the most effective solution for reducing our company's health care costs and the perfect match to meet the needs of our employees and their families," says Rochelle Jurgens, assistant controller at CNPP. "With patience, extensive education and a dedicated benefits partner, any company can successfully implement this type of plan. "

Look for a full story on CNPP in a soon-to-be-published article on the Small to Medium Business Human Resources Web site.