How is public administration government benefits data collected?

Our public administration government benchmarks are compiled from 372 verified employer benefit plans submitted through insurance brokers and HR teams. All data is anonymized and aggregated to protect employer confidentiality while providing accurate industry benchmarks.

How many public administration government employers are in the benchmark database?

Our current database includes 372 public administration government employers offering 801 verified benefit plans. This sample size provides statistically meaningful benchmarks for plan design and cost comparisons.

What does a public administration government medical/Rx benchmark report include?

Medical plan benchmarks include deductibles, copays, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximums, and employer contribution rates. Full public administration government reports break these out at the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles, with national comparisons.

What type of health plans do public administration government companies typically offer?

In the public administration government sector, PPO plans are the most prevalent, offered by 46% of employers. HDHP plans are the second most common at 38%. Plan type preferences can vary based on workforce demographics, regional factors, and cost considerations.

Do public administration government employers typically self-fund or fully insure their health plans?

55% of public administration government employers use fully-insured health plans. Fully-insured plans are common as they provide cost predictability and transfer risk to the insurance carrier.

How often is the benchmark data updated?

Our benchmark data is updated in real-time as new employer plans are added to our database. Industry averages and percentiles are recalculated continuously to reflect the most current market data available.

Medical/Rx Benefits

Public Administration Government Medical/Rx Benefits Benchmarks

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Public Administration Government Employee Benefits Overview

Medical plan benchmarks from verified employer data

Verified Data

Medical benefits typically represent the largest share of employer benefit spending and are a key factor in employee recruitment and retention.

Our database includes 372 public administration government employers offering 801 verified benefit plans. PPO plans are the most common (46% of employers), followed by HDHP (38%). Funding approaches are mixed, with fully-insured (55%) and self-insured (41%) both common. Most employers offer one plan to employees (38%).

Medical plan benchmarks include deductibles, copays, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximums, and employer contribution rates.

Plan Type Mix

% of employers offering each

VERIFIED

PPO46%

HDHP38%

HMO9%

POS4%

Plan Funding

% of employers by funding

VERIFIED

Fully-Insured55%

Self-Insured41%

Level-Funded5%

Plans Offered

% of employers by plan count

VERIFIED

One Plan38%

Three or More Plans32%

Two Plans30%

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Public Administration Government plan design & cost benchmarks

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In-Network Cost Sharing — sample layout

In-Network Benefits	LimitedBalancedRobust	Your Plan
Individual Deductible	$872 $2,041 $2,776	$2,04152Bal
Family Deductible	$1,592 $2,846 $5,096	$2,84652Bal
Individual OOP Max	$3,192 $4,698 $6,514	$4,69852Bal
Family OOP Max	$6,154 $10,221 $12,848	$10,22152Bal
Coinsurance	11% 17% 26%	17%52Bal
Primary Care	$26 $33 $44	$3352Bal
Specialist	$37 $54 $69	$5452Bal
Emergency Room	$158 $351 $478	$35152Bal
Urgent Care	$54 $68 $93	$6852Bal

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In-Network Cost Sharing

Deductibles, copays, coinsurance & out-of-pocket maximums

Employee Contributions

Monthly employee premium contributions by tier

Gross Premium Rates

Total monthly premium costs by coverage tier

Prescription Drug Coverage

Rx copays, deductibles & mail-order options

Percentile rankings (25th / 50th / 75th)

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Sample PPO Gold 1500

Blue Cross Blue Shield · PPO

This plan aligns well with common market practices. Benefits and costs are competitive, providing reliable value that meets typical employer offerings in your segment.

Based on 847 comparable plans

Core Scoring Drivers

In-Network Cost Sharing78Robust

Deductibles and copays rank above market median, offering strong value to employees.

Employee Contributions65Balanced

Contribution levels are competitive with peer employers in your industry.

Premium Rates71Balanced

Gross premiums align with market expectations for comparable coverage.

Plan Types

PPO

42%

HDHP

31%

HMO

18%

POS

% of employers

Plans Offered

2 Plans

38%

3 Plans

29%

1 Plan

22%

4+ Plans

11%

% of employers

Funding Types

Fully Insured: 58%

Self-Funded: 34%

Level-Funded: 8%

Top Performers

Features in top 25% of peers

Individual Deductible82Robust

In-Network Cost Sharing

Primary Care Copay79Robust

In-Network Cost Sharing

Generic Rx Copay77Robust

Prescription Drugs

Individual OOP Max76Robust

In-Network Cost Sharing

Under Performers

Features in bottom 25% of peers

Family Premium18Low

Gross Premium Rates

EE+Spouse Contribution21Low

Employee Contributions

Specialist Copay24Low

In-Network Cost Sharing

Actionable Insight

Family Premium ranks in the 18th percentile. Adjusting employer contribution strategy could improve retention without significant cost increases.

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Public Administration Government Benefits Landscape

Industry trends and benchmarking considerations

Government employers offer comprehensive benefits packages emphasizing stability and long-term value. Our benchmarking data shows public sector employers typically provide generous employer contributions and multiple plan options. Benefits structures often reflect civil service regulations and established compensation frameworks.

Key Trends

High Employer Contributions

Government employers in our database typically show higher employer contribution percentages than private sector averages.

Multiple Plan Options

Public employers commonly offer several plan options, often through state employee health programs or municipal arrangements.

Strong Ancillary Benefits

Life and disability coverage tends to be comprehensive in public sector, reflecting job security focus.

Benchmarking Considerations

Government benefits vary by level (federal, state, local). Many participate in larger state or regional programs. Consider whether comparing against similar governmental units or broader market.