America's Benefit Specialist December 2022

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• 50% said they wouldn’t be deterred from seeking care for parents or guardians if pricing information wasn’t provided on necessary care or services needed • 20% of Americans said they would be deterred from seeking care for parents or guardians if they were unaware of healthcare pricing information • 30% said they didn’t know if lack of pricing information would or would not deter them from seeking care for parents or guardians While many people may be more willing to invest in the care of loved ones, this trend is troubling as limited knowledge around pricing may discourage individuals from seeking care they need themselves. Delaying care can lead to more severe conditions that are often more complicated and costly to treat. Respondents were also asked: “Do you know if payment plans or financial assistance are offered by your physician or hospital?” Sixty-four percent said they didn’t know if their physicians or hospitals offer payment plans or financial assistance for medical bills—highlighting how a key measure to prevent financial hardship is underutilized. When delving into the data, a shocking 80% of uninsured Americans said they didn’t know about financial resources like payment plans or financial assistance offered by their providers. The YouGov survey, commissioned by AKASA, fielded responses from 2,026 Americans between March 9 and 14. IN THE WAKE OF THE GREAT RESIGNATION, 84% OF HR PROFESSIONALS ARE INCREASING BENEFITS OFFERINGS Lively Inc. recently released its inaugu ral Employee Benefits Pulse Check that captures HR leaders’ efforts to keep up with shifting marketplace and employee demands. The study, conducted by CITE Research on behalf of Lively, reveals that 84% of HR professionals are increasing ben-

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