Mercer’s 2008 US National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans, in its 23rd year, is now available. The survey found that total health plan cost per employee rose by 6.3 percent in 2008, approximately the same annual cost increase since 2005. To keep cost increases down, many employers -- especially small employers -- shifted cost to employees by raising deductibles.  Employers expect a similar increase for 2009 – 6.4 percent -- but it remains to be seen whether their cost projections, provided in August and September of 2008, will hold in the face of the current global economic downturn.

The Mercer survey is the premier source of health benefit data for employers and the health care industry alike:

• Most participants – Nearly 2,900 employers participated in 2008, more than in any other survey on the topic.
• Highest standards – Designed by statisticians at Research Triangle Institute, the survey uses scientific sampling and weighting methodologies.
• Sharpest focus – Mercer’s health benefit experts frame the questions so you get the data you need.
   
  You may purchase the survey report and the separate appendix of data tables as a set for $1,200, or you may purchase the report only for $600. The data tables are not sold separately.

More information

 View survey highlights press release

 Custom benchmark reports

Order options for 2008 survey

Option 1:Order online for mail delivery

Option 2: Charge your order to your American Express card by phone (+1 212 345 2451)

Option 3: Pay by check, made out to Mercer Survey, and mailed with order form to:

Tara Lewis
Mercer
1166 Avenue of the Americas, 42nd floor
New York, NY  10036-2708