National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans, United States

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Now in its 39th year, Mercer’s National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans has long been a preeminent source of timely, reliable health benefit information, used by employers, policymakers, the health care industry and the media. Unlike other surveys conducted by benefit professionals, Mercer’s survey is statistically representative of all U.S. health plan sponsors with 50 or more employees. With over 2,000 respondents in 2024, we can provide benchmark data for employer groups based on industry, size and location. In the 2024 survey report, Mercer experts discuss the trends and strategic issues that matter most to employer health plan sponsors, with a focus on addressing rising health care costs and offering a benefit package that delivers value to the whole population.

• Robust – Over 2,000 employers participated in 2024, far more than most other health benefits surveys.
• High standards – The survey uses scientific survey methods to ensure results represent all US health plan sponsors.
• Sharpest focus – Mercer’s health benefit experts frame the questions so you get the data you need.

2023 survey data tables

70 tables with results for survey questions broken out by 8 employer size groups, 4 regions, and 7 industries.

2023 survey report

A 64-page comprehensive report with insightful graphs and expert commentary on the survey findings.