KFF Benchmarking
Compare employer health benefit costs against Kaiser Family Foundation national benchmarks. Show clients exactly how they stack up with the industry's most trusted data source.
Why KFF Benchmarking?
KFF Survey Data Integration
Access the latest Kaiser Family Foundation Employer Health Benefits Survey data for accurate national and regional benchmarks.
Employer Cost Comparison
Show clients how their employer contributions compare to national averages by firm size, industry, and region.
Employee Premium Benchmarks
Compare employee premium shares against KFF benchmarks to identify competitiveness and negotiation opportunities.
Plan Type Analysis
Benchmark PPO, HMO, HDHP, and other plan types against national adoption rates and cost structures.
Industry-Specific Data
Access benchmarks segmented by industry including healthcare, technology, manufacturing, retail, and more.
Trend Analysis
Track how client costs compare to KFF historical trends and year-over-year national increases.
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The Kaiser Family Foundation Employer Health Benefits Survey is the gold standard for employer health insurance benchmarking. BART integrates this authoritative data source to give you credible, defensible comparisons.
Employers surveyed annually
Of historical trend data
Cited by media & policymakers
What You Can Benchmark
Premium Costs
- ✓ Average annual premiums for single and family coverage
- ✓ Employer vs employee premium share percentages
- ✓ Premium costs by firm size (small, mid, large)
Plan Design
- ✓ Average deductibles by plan type (PPO, HDHP, HMO)
- ✓ Out-of-pocket maximums and coinsurance rates
- ✓ HDHP adoption rates and HSA contribution levels
Cost Trends
- ✓ Year-over-year premium increase percentages
- ✓ Historical cost trends over 10+ years
- ✓ Projected cost growth vs actual performance
Industry & Region
- ✓ Benchmarks by industry sector (healthcare, tech, etc.)
- ✓ Regional cost variations (Northeast, South, West, Midwest)
- ✓ Public vs private sector comparisons
How Brokers Use KFF Benchmarks
Client Presentations
"Your premium costs are 12% below the KFF national average for firms your size."
Carrier Negotiations
"This renewal increase exceeds KFF national trends by 4 points—we need better terms."
Plan Design Strategy
"HDHP adoption is at 29% nationally—here's why it could work for your workforce."
Sample KFF Benchmark Data
Based on KFF 2024 Employer Health Benefits Survey
| Metric | Single Coverage | Family Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Average Annual Premium | $8,435 | $23,968 |
| Employer Contribution | 83% | 73% |
| Employee Annual Cost | $1,434 | $6,575 |
| Average Deductible (Single) | $1,735 | |
| YoY Premium Increase | 7% | |
Source: KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey. Data reflects national averages across all firm sizes.
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