Employee benefits data for journalists
Bnchmrk is verified employer benefits data: how 14,000+ U.S. employers actually design, fund, and price their health plans, drawn from real plan documents, not surveys. Reporters use it to ground stories on health costs, contributions, and benefits trends.
Key findings, ready to cite
National prevalence from verified employer plans. Each links to the full breakdown by industry and state.
Across 14,073 verified employers · refreshed monthly · prevalence, not cost. All benchmark stats →
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For journalists
Working on a story? Reach us at press@bnchmrk.com. The full media kit has what’s available, how to cite us, our spokesperson, and brand assets.
Data available to media
What’s public to cite vs. available on request.
How to request data
Email us your outlet, deadline, and question.
How to cite Bnchmrk
Attribution and linking guidance.
Spokesperson
Andrew Kimmel, Founder & CEO. Bio and headshot.
Brand assets
Logos (SVG) and the downloadable brand kit.
Frequently asked
What percent of U.S. employers self-fund their health plan?
About 25% of employers self-fund their health plan, based on Bnchmrk’s verified plan data across 14,073 employers (prevalence, refreshed monthly).
What percent of U.S. employers offer an HDHP?
About 35% of employers offer an HDHP, based on Bnchmrk’s verified plan data across 14,073 employers (prevalence, refreshed monthly).
What percent of U.S. employers offer 3+ plan options?
About 52% of employers offer 3+ plan options, based on Bnchmrk’s verified plan data across 14,073 employers (prevalence, refreshed monthly).
Can I cite Bnchmrk's data in a story?
Yes. Published benchmarks can be cited with attribution to “Bnchmrk verified employer plan data.” Online, please link to the bnchmrk.com/stats page you’re referencing.
Where does the data come from?
The actual plan documents of 14,000+ U.S. employers, not surveys or self-reported estimates. Every plan is validated before it enters the dataset.
How current is it?
The public prevalence statistics are refreshed monthly. Cost and plan-design cuts are maintained for the current and upcoming plan years and are available on request.
What can I get on deadline?
Email press@bnchmrk.com with your outlet, your deadline, and the question you’re working on. We typically respond within one business day and prioritize same-day deadlines.
Who can speak on the record?
Andrew Kimmel, Founder & CEO, is available to comment on health plan costs, employer contribution strategy, plan design and funding, and benefits trends by industry and region.