10 Essential Questions to Ask your Benefit Partners

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1. Are we benchmarking our health plan performance against best-in-class standards?

Why it matters: Understand how your plan stacks up and identify improvement opportunities.

2. How do you address rising healthcare costs while maintaining quality care?

Why it matters: Ensure strategies focus on cost control and improved employee experiences.

3. Can you provide transparency into the costs and quality of healthcare services?

Why it matters: Hidden costs and vague data undermine trust and decision-making.

4. What tools or resources do you offer to simplify employee navigation of benefits?

Why it matters: Employees need easy access to care without unnecessary hassle or confusion.

5. How do you handle and eliminate misaligned incentives in our health plan?

Why it matters: Misaligned incentives often lead to unnecessary expenses and inefficiencies.

6. Are we optimizing our plan to meet the needs of our most vulnerable employees?

Why it matters: A great plan works for everyone, including those with chronic conditions or complex needs.

7. How do you ensure compliance with fiduciary responsibilities?

Why it matters: Staying compliant protects your organization and builds trust.

8. Can you help us analyze and eliminate wasteful spending in our health plan?

Why it matters: Every dollar saved can be reinvested in employees or the business.

9. What solutions do you recommend to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction?

Why it matters: Engaged employees are healthier, happier, and more productive.

10. How do you measure success for our health plan?

Why it matters: Clear metrics ensure you’re moving toward meaningful outcomes.