article thumbnail

Why “high deductible” shouldn’t be treated like a dirty word

Benefit Resource Inc.

According to a recent article from SHRM covering research from the Employees Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), enrollment in an HDHP promotes more conscious health care purchase decisions. For example, 55% of employees enrolled in an HDHP checked whether their health plan would cover their care or medication.

article thumbnail

HDHPs can cover more preventive services

Business Management Daily

Employees with HDHPs more engaged in their care. Employees enrolled in high-deductible health plans are significantly more engaged in their health care than employees who have lower deductibles. in 2007 to 46% in 2018. The maximum amount of out-of-pocket expenses (i.e., deductibles, co-payments, etc.)