Where benefits at small and medium sized companies (SMEs) miss the mark:
Making healthcare more affordable
Employees at SMEs are often less confident that they can afford healthcare compared to employees at larger companies.
Below are percentages of employees at organizations who are confident that they can afford the healthcare they or their family may need:
61%
<50 employees (SMEs)
75%
50-249 employees (SMEs)
83%
250-499 employees (SMEs)
81–87%
Larger organizations
Many say that financial constraints delay them from seeking appropriate healthcare.
More than 7 in 10 SME employees have delayed seeking healthcare over the past two years, with financial constraints the number 1 reason across all sizes of SME.
When SMEs invest in the core health benefits that their employees most value, they help make healthcare more affordable and accessible.
The 3 most valued health benefits for employees at SMEs:
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Preventative cancer screenings
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Coverage for prescription drugs
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Coverage for doctor’s visits
Source: Health On Demand 2025 (Mercer Marsh Benefits)
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