--- title: "Employee Satisfaction Levels: HDHP vs. Traditional Health Plans" description: A recent survey found that consumers with high deductible health plans (HDHPs) were less satisfied with coverage than those with the traditional plans image: https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/blog-headers/hdhp-b.jpg --- ![Employee Satisfaction Levels: HDHP vs. Traditional Health Plans](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/blog-headers/hdhp-b.jpg) # Employee Satisfaction Levels: HDHP vs. Traditional Health Plans - Home - [Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers](https://blog.nisbenefits.com) - Employee Satisfaction Levels: HDHP vs. Traditional Health Plans [ Steve Smith ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/steve-smith) 04/26/2023 [0 Comments ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/employee-satisfaction-levels-hdhp-vs-traditional-health-plans#postComment) 1 Minutes *1 minute read* A recent survey found that consumers with high deductible health plans (HDHPs) were less satisfied with their coverage than those with the traditional plans. Only around 50% of HDHP enrollees were extremely or very satisfied with their plan versus two-thirds of traditional plan enrollees. ## **Key Findings** Here are some key findings from The Employee Benefit Research Institute and Greenwald Research’s latest Consumer Engagement in Health Care Survey. - When asked about the cost of prescription drugs, 63% of traditional plan enrollees were satisfied with the cost vs. 47% of HDHP plan enrollees. - When asked about the cost they paid for health care services, 57% of traditional plan enrollees were satisfied vs. 47% of HDHP plan enrollees. - HDHP enrollees spent more time during [open enrollment](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/maximizing-open-enrollment-for-your-employees) selecting a health plan than traditional plan enrollee, even though most [spent less than one hour deciding](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/americans-spend-little-time-choosing-health-plan-during-open-enrollment). - HDHP enrollees are more likely to use employer-provided tools to select their health plan than traditional plan enrollees - Used employee benefit guide: 58% HDHP plan enrollees vs. 38% traditional plan enrollees - Used online portal: 41% HDHP plan enrollees vs. 29% traditional plan enrollees ** ** ## **Employer Takeaway** Understanding employee satisfaction levels can help employers be more competitive as they attract and retain talent. 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