Do rising healthcare costs put retention at risk?
U.S. employers are facing a 9%+ jump in healthcare costs this year—while employees continue to expect more personalized, holistic benefits and support.
It’s a balancing act:
👉 Shift too much cost to employees, and you risk turnover.
👉 Absorb too much as an employer, and budgets strain.
👉 Do nothing, and engagement slips.
At BCI, we believe the answer isn’t just cost-shifting—it’s smarter benefit communication and enrollment design:
✅ Educating employees in plain language, so they understand the value of their benefits.
✅ Tailoring outreach by occupation and life stage, to drive real utilization.
✅ Leveraging carrier tech credits to reduce cost barriers for employers.
✅ Supporting both choice and guidance—so employees can navigate rising complexity with confidence.
Retention doesn’t come from benefits alone—it comes from employees feeling supported, understood, and equipped to make the best decisions for themselves and their families.
How are you balancing cost control and employee expectations this year?
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