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Employees are so confused by their healthcare plans that they’re avoiding seeking care all together.
Sixty-nine percent of employees avoided going to the doctor or taking medications as prescribed due to the cost and a lack of understanding over what was covered by their health plan, according to a report by HealthJoy, an employee benefits platform. Additionally, almost half of employees were not sure if their employer offered an EAP or telemedicine benefits.
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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