Michigan Benefits Benchmarks

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Employee Benefits in Michigan

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 927 employers in Michigan offering 2,583 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 65% of state employers. Most employers offer three or more plan options to employees (51%).

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

927 employers2,583 verified plansUpdated February 2026
In-Network Benefits
LimitedBalancedRobust
Your Plan
Individual Deductible
$656
$1,603
$2,620
$1,60352Bal
Family Deductible
$1,208
$4,094
$5,872
$4,09452Bal
Individual OOP Max
$3,755
$5,168
$6,462
$5,16852Bal
Family OOP Max
$7,242
$11,008
$12,630
$11,00852Bal
Coinsurance
12%
21%
26%
21%52Bal
Primary Care
$23
$39
$48
$3952Bal
Specialist
$42
$50
$71
$5052Bal
Emergency Room
$178
$288
$440
$28852Bal
Urgent Care
$53
$76
$98
$7652Bal

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Gross Premium Rates
Total monthly premium costs by coverage tier
Prescription Drug Coverage
Rx copays, deductibles, and mail-order options
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Plan Type Mix

LIVE
HDHP39%
PPO34%
HMO19%
POS5%

Plan Funding

LIVE
Fully-Insured65%
Self-Insured29%
Level-Funded6%

Plans Offered

LIVE
Three or More Plans51%
Two Plans31%
One Plan17%
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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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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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