Benefits Consulting Helps Client Retain Employees

Rochester, New York

Client Overview


A repair service company with specialized technicians was having trouble getting and retaining employees. At the same time, they were struggling with the high cost of providing a copay health plan that was 100% paid for by the company.

The Opportunity


The company had high benefits costs and was struggling to recruit and retain.

They were struggling with the high cost of providing a copay health plan that was 100% paid for by the company.

The Solution & Outcome


  • They were switched to a High Deductible Health Plan
  • We implemented an HRA to cover the deductible expenses for the employee
  • The employer saved money on premium and recouped unused HRA funds from the employees that had low health care utilization
  • The employees had lower out of pocket costs as their first dollar health care expenses were now covered by the HRA which helped with retention

The Result


  • Lower overall costs for the employer and higher employee retention
  • Greater employee satisfaction with their health care coverage