Arizona Benefits Benchmarks

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1,796
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Employee Benefits in Arizona

Medical plan benchmarks from verified employer 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 544 employers in Arizona offering 1,796 verified benefit plans. PPO plans are the most common (43% of employers), followed by HDHP (41%). Funding approaches are mixed, with fully-insured (53%) and self-insured (40%) both common. Most employers offer three or more plan options to employees (64%).

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

544 employers1,796 verified plansUpdated January 2026
In-Network BenefitsLimitedBalancedRobust
Individual Deductible
$2,756
$1,999
$648
Family Deductible
$5,264
$3,230
$1,136
Individual OOP Max
$6,206
$4,582
$3,250
Family OOP Max
$13,821
$9,741
$6,973
Coinsurance
28%
17%
11%
Primary Care
$45
$37
$22
Specialist
$73
$51
$38
Emergency Room
$447
$320
$150
Urgent Care
$98
$81
$59
Inpatient Hospital
$692
$571
$256
Outpatient Hospital
$333
$261
$128
Lab & X-ray
$48
$22
$5

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Employee ContributionsLimitedBalancedRobust
Employee Only
$282
$221
$169
Employee + Spouse
$642
$571
$408
Employee + Child(ren)
$549
$478
$385
Family
$950
$702
$550
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Gross Premium RatesLimitedBalancedRobust
Employee Only
$888
$720
$600
Employee + Spouse
$1,701
$1,427
$1,310
Employee + Child(ren)
$1,466
$1,176
$1,067
Family
$2,385
$2,015
$1,796
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PrescriptionsLimitedBalancedRobust
Generic
$18
$15
$6
Preferred Brand
$59
$39
$27
Non-Preferred Brand
$99
$71
$59
Specialty
$285
$173
$102
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Plan Type Mix

Live
PPO43%
HDHP41%
HMO8%
EPO5%

Plan Funding

Live
Fully-Insured53%
Self-Insured40%
Level-Funded7%

Plans Offered

Live
Three or More Plans64%
Two Plans26%
One Plan10%

Arizona Benefits Landscape

Regional trends and benchmarking considerations

Arizona employers operate in a rapidly growing market with moderate healthcare costs and business-friendly regulations. Our benchmarking data shows Arizona benefits evolving as the state attracts employers from higher-cost states, bringing more sophisticated benefits expectations and raising competitive standards.

Key Highlights

Growth Market Effect

Companies relocating from higher-cost states often bring richer benefits expectations, raising the competitive bar.

Cost Advantage

Arizona premium rates in our database remain below California and other coastal states, providing employer cost advantages.

Benchmarking Considerations

Arizona benefits are evolving as the market grows. Healthcare, technology, and financial services employers typically show richer patterns. Use industry filters for relevant comparisons.

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