More employers are considering health plan premium tiers that base employees’ contributions for health coverage on their pay level. When adopting this approach, explain the reasons behind the change, such as the organization’s commitment to providing affordable health care to all employees. And point out that other benefits may be more generous for top earners.
Tying Health Plan Premiums to Salary Can Aid Lower-Paid Earners
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