Public Administration Government Medical/Rx Benefits Benchmarks
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Public Administration Government Employee Benefits Overview
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 796 verified benefit plans. PPO plans are the most common (46% of employers), followed by HDHP (38%). Funding approaches are mixed, with fully-insured (53%) and self-insured (42%) both common. Most employers offer one plan to employees (37%).
Medical plan benchmarks include deductibles, copays, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximums, and employer contribution rates.
Public Administration Government plan design & cost benchmarks
| 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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Real plan-design and cost benchmarks for public administration government, with percentile rankings and exportable data.
Deductibles, copays, coinsurance & out-of-pocket maximums
Monthly employee premium contributions by tier
Total monthly premium costs by coverage tier
Rx copays, deductibles & mail-order options
Plus full benchmarks for Life, Voluntary Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and Stop-Loss.
Plan Type Mix
% of employers offering each
Plan Funding
% of employers by funding
Plans Offered
% of employers by plan count
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.
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