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By: Reg JonesLast week I showed you the level of importance that federal employees who were surveyed put on key benefit programs and the impact the FEHB program had on recruitment and retention. This week I want to share with you the reasons those employees considered when selecting a health benefits program.
Total out-of-pocket cost 75%
Premium cost 51%
Wide range of doctors/hospitals 50%
Prescription drug coverage 35%
The resources employees most often considered when choosing a plan, included:
Plan comparison tool 56%
Plan brochures 52%
Word of mouth 40%
The resources most often consulted when thinking about changing plans, included:
Plan comparison tool 64%
Plan brochure 49%
Health plan website 43%
OPM website 41%
Word of mouth 38%
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