Suggestions for Employers To Reduce Health Insurance Cost

Have a high deductible:  This discourages casual use by having the employee pay the first dollars. With some of the money you save, you could contribute towards the deductible.

Limit family coverage:  Don't pay the family coverage for an employee whose spouse is covered under another plan.

Offer only a major medical plan: This approach makes the employee responsible for day-to-day health care, while your program would help out for major care.

Insist on pre-admission review always:  This could reduce in-hospital procedures, making them out-patient services.

Piggy-back on another company's policy:  Trade associations, cooperatives, suppliers, or other business affiliates offer health insurance policies at reduced rates.