08/27/2026
“We’re just so busy that we don’t have time to review our plan …”
That’s a direct quote from a recent meeting. And it’s likely true. Organizations are appropriately focused on their businesses. And while they recognize that a robust benefits plan will help attract and retain the best talent, their time is spent working IN their business … and not always ON their business and what can make it better.
A 2025 Stanford University study revealed some concerning issues about employer-sponsored health plans. This report seems a little harsh in that it suggests “employers do not care” about employee satisfaction with benefits. But it does show that:
- Over half of respondents do not actively measure and manage their plan
- More than 2/3 rely on consultants to review and recommend plans
- Over 1/3 don’t actively request employee feedback about the plan
That’s concerning. Here’s what is even more concerning. With continued consolidation in the industry, there are PERCEIVED fewer options, yet with the same complexity that can be difficult to manage internally. So plan “review” is often delegated to brokers who represent … the large insurance companies. And as the author suggests, brokers and intermediaries “contract in ways that enable them to keep a lot of the money for themselves.”
This is a fundamental challenge that we continue to solve for our clients. Because we work for YOU.
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