Technology Software Benefits Benchmarks

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Technology Software Employee Benefits Overview

Medical plan benchmarks from verified employer data

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

Our database includes 401 technology software employers offering 1,258 verified benefit plans. PPO plans are the most common (40% of employers), followed by HDHP (37%). Fully-Insured funding is the predominant model, used by 76% of industry employers. Most employers offer three or more plan options to employees (66%).

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

401 employers1,258 verified plansUpdated February 2026

Plan Type Mix

LIVE
PPO40%
HDHP37%
HMO13%
EPO6%

Plan Funding

LIVE
Fully-Insured76%
Level-Funded12%
Self-Insured12%

Plans Offered

LIVE
Three or More Plans66%
Two Plans23%
One Plan11%
In-Network Benefits
LimitedBalancedRobust
Your Plan
Individual Deductible
$760
$1,699
$2,764
$1,69952Bal
Family Deductible
$1,600
$3,614
$5,032
$3,61452Bal
Individual OOP Max
$3,237
$5,158
$6,923
$5,15852Bal
Family OOP Max
$6,218
$8,934
$13,206
$8,93452Bal
Coinsurance
11%
18%
28%
18%52Bal
Primary Care
$24
$38
$45
$3852Bal
Specialist
$41
$60
$71
$6052Bal
Emergency Room
$204
$349
$484
$34952Bal
Urgent Care
$56
$76
$97
$7652Bal

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Employee Contributions
Monthly employee premium contributions by tier
Gross Premium Rates
Total monthly premium costs by coverage tier
Prescription Drug Coverage
Rx copays, deductibles, and mail-order options
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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
9%

% 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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Technology Software Benefits Landscape

Industry trends and benchmarking considerations

Software and technology companies compete intensely for engineering and product talent, which drives benefits strategy. Our benchmarking data shows tech employers tend to favor PPO and HDHP plan designs, with a higher-than-average rate of self-funding among larger companies. Employee contribution strategies in this sector often emphasize lower out-of-pocket costs for employees, particularly for individual coverage, as part of the overall compensation package.

Key Trends

HDHP Adoption with HSA

Tech employers increasingly offer HDHP options paired with employer HSA contributions. Our data shows this combination is more prevalent in tech than most other industries.

Richer Plan Designs

Compared to national averages, software companies typically offer lower deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums, reflecting the competitive talent market.

Higher Employer Contributions

Tech employers generally cover a larger percentage of premium costs, particularly for employee-only coverage, with some covering 90%+ of individual premiums.

Benchmarking Considerations

When benchmarking against tech industry standards, consider company size. Well-funded startups and public tech companies often offer richer plan designs than bootstrapped or early-stage companies. Use state filters to compare against regional competitors.

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