How many medical plans do employers offer employees?
How much choice employers give employees — one, two, or three or more medical plan options — across verified employer plans, nationally and by industry.
Across 14,073 verified employers, Three or More Plans is the most common at 52%, followed by Two Plans (30%).
Based on 14,073 verified employers · refreshed monthly · prevalence, not cost.
Plan options offered
% of employers by number of medical plans
Most plan choice by industry
% of employers that offer 3+ plans, top 10.
Frequently asked
What percentage 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. Figures are refreshed monthly and reflect prevalence (not cost).
What percentage of U.S. employers offer a single plan?
About 18% of employers offer a single plan, based on Bnchmrk's verified plan data across 14,073 employers. Figures are refreshed monthly and reflect prevalence (not cost).
Which industry has the highest rate of employers that offer 3+ plans?
Education - Miscellaneous leads, where about 71% of employers offer 3+ plans, per Bnchmrk's verified data.
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