The more than $12 billion paid represents an increase of $2 billion over the total claim benefits drawn in 2018. https://www.advantageben.com/whats-new/our-news/2022/01/long-term-care-policy-holders-drew-record-benefits-year
The COVID-19 roller coaster makes it hard to predict what costs will be, but some strategies can help sponsors get to a close approximation and mitigate costs. https://www.advantageben.com/whats-new/our-news/2022/01/health-benefits-budgeting-can-be-challenge
More and better education, as well as offering a health savings account, could improve employees’ satisfaction with high-deductible health plans. https://www.advantageben.com/whats-new/our-news/2022/03/satisfaction-hdhps-increase-over-time