Employees are worrying about the cost impact of changes that employers have been making to insurance coverage in employee benefit plans, Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company reports.
Among full-time employees, 86% are at least somewhat concerned about unexpected medical expenses, says Colonial Life, Columbia, S.C., citing an April 2009 survey it has just released.
In addition, 83% are concerned about increased premiums and expenses no longer covered by their plan; 81% about the addition of or increases in deductible amount; and 79% about the addition of or increases in their copay.