Michigan Benefits Benchmarks

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2,628
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Employee Benefits in Michigan

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 921 employers in Michigan offering 2,628 verified benefit plans. HDHP plans are the most common (39% of employers), followed by PPO (34%). Fully-Insured funding is the predominant model, used by 66% of state employers. Most employers offer three or more plan options to employees (52%).

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

921 employers2,628 verified plansUpdated January 2026
In-Network BenefitsLimitedBalancedRobust
Individual Deductible
$2,620
$1,603
$656
Family Deductible
$5,872
$4,094
$1,208
Individual OOP Max
$6,462
$5,168
$3,755
Family OOP Max
$12,630
$11,008
$7,242
Coinsurance
26%
21%
12%
Primary Care
$48
$39
$23
Specialist
$71
$50
$42
Emergency Room
$440
$288
$178
Urgent Care
$98
$76
$53
Inpatient Hospital
$692
$552
$284
Outpatient Hospital
$329
$251
$114
Lab & X-ray
$47
$20
$1

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Employee ContributionsLimitedBalancedRobust
Employee Only
$288
$222
$172
Employee + Spouse
$659
$557
$448
Employee + Child(ren)
$520
$431
$368
Family
$924
$725
$553
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Gross Premium RatesLimitedBalancedRobust
Employee Only
$845
$760
$640
Employee + Spouse
$1,683
$1,463
$1,236
Employee + Child(ren)
$1,444
$1,252
$1,074
Family
$2,359
$1,990
$1,773
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PrescriptionsLimitedBalancedRobust
Generic
$19
$15
$6
Preferred Brand
$59
$42
$28
Non-Preferred Brand
$94
$80
$51
Specialty
$278
$198
$113
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Plan Type Mix

Live
HDHP39%
PPO34%
HMO19%
POS5%

Plan Funding

Live
Fully-Insured66%
Self-Insured29%
Level-Funded5%

Plans Offered

Live
Three or More Plans52%
Two Plans31%
One Plan17%

Michigan Benefits Landscape

Regional trends and benchmarking considerations

Michigan employers operate in a market heavily influenced by the automotive industry and its supplier network. Our benchmarking data shows automotive and manufacturing patterns often setting the benchmark that other Michigan employers compete against, with strong benefits standards across the state.

Key Highlights

Auto Industry Standards

Automotive and supplier benefits in our database often set competitive benchmarks that influence other Michigan employers.

Manufacturing Focus

Michigan's significant manufacturing sector creates distinct benefits expectations and standards.

Benchmarking Considerations

Michigan benefits are influenced by automotive and manufacturing industry patterns. Consider whether your workforce competes for similar talent when selecting industry filters.

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