New York Benefits Benchmarks

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Employee Benefits in New York

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 1,031 employers in New York offering 3,102 verified benefit plans. PPO plans are the most common (36% of employers), followed by HDHP (33%). Fully-Insured funding is the predominant model, used by 65% of state employers. Most employers offer three or more plan options to employees (62%).

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

1,031 employers3,102 verified plansUpdated February 2026
In-Network Benefits
LimitedBalancedRobust
Your Plan
Individual Deductible
$584
$1,501
$2,880
$1,50152Bal
Family Deductible
$1,000
$2,786
$5,552
$2,78652Bal
Individual OOP Max
$3,582
$4,496
$6,245
$4,49652Bal
Family OOP Max
$6,192
$10,394
$12,605
$10,39452Bal
Coinsurance
12%
18%
28%
18%52Bal
Primary Care
$25
$37
$48
$3752Bal
Specialist
$35
$60
$70
$6052Bal
Emergency Room
$205
$329
$456
$32952Bal
Urgent Care
$52
$71
$91
$7152Bal

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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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Plan Type Mix

LIVE
PPO36%
HDHP33%
EPO17%
HMO8%

Plan Funding

LIVE
Fully-Insured65%
Self-Insured27%
Level-Funded8%

Plans Offered

LIVE
Three or More Plans62%
Two Plans25%
One Plan13%
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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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New York Benefits Landscape

Regional trends and benchmarking considerations

New York employers operate in one of the most heavily regulated state insurance markets, with community rating requirements and mandated benefits that influence plan design. Our benchmarking data shows New York employers face significantly higher premium costs than national averages. Employer contribution strategies often absorb more of this cost to remain competitive for talent.

Key Highlights

Highest Premium Costs

New York consistently shows the highest or near-highest gross premium rates in our national database, driven by state regulations and healthcare market dynamics.

Generous Employer Contributions

To offset high premiums, New York employers typically contribute above-average percentages, particularly for employee-only coverage.

Regulatory Complexity

State-mandated benefits and community rating rules limit plan design flexibility, resulting in more standardized offerings across employers.

Benchmarking Considerations

New York benefits reflect the state's unique regulatory environment. Financial services and healthcare employers typically offer richer plans than other sectors. Use industry filters to find relevant comparisons.

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