For many workers, open enrollment is well underway — and with healthcare costs on the rise, it’s clear they have pivotal decisions to make for their financial future.
Unsurprisingly, Millennials and Gen Z dread dealing with the entire process.

For many workers, open enrollment is well underway — and with healthcare costs on the rise, it’s clear they have pivotal decisions to make for their financial future.
Unsurprisingly, Millennials and Gen Z dread dealing with the entire process.
Deanna Cuadra is a senior reporter at Employee Benefit News. Her work covers healthcare, U.S. policy and reform, challenges faced by women and parents in the workplace and innovation in work culture … Read full bio
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Brokers can model ICHRA versus group plans and benchmark contributions against various metal tier plans such as gold plans.
As healthcare expenses approach double-digit increases, employers are looking for savings in waste, care delivery, and plan administration before cutting benefits.
Incorporating technology into the benefits selection process frees up time and energy better spent on human-centric areas of support.
Organizations could face low engagement and high turnover due to rising burnout and stress if employees continue to feel deprioritized.
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