This survey is intended for business owners, executives, human resources professionals, benefits administrators, or other individuals authorized to provide information and perspectives on behalf of their organization.

The purpose of this survey is to better understand the challenges, costs, and opportunities associated with providing employee healthcare benefits across Mesa County. Results will be reported only in aggregate and will help inform future education, advocacy, and employer-focused solutions.

We encourage one response per organization whenever possible.
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective.
About Your Business

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* 1. Name of Business (responses kept confidential)

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* 2. Email Address

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* 3. What is your primary industry?

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* 4. How many total employees does your business currently employ?

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* 5. How many employees are considered full-time?

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* 6. Which types of employees does your business utilize? (check all that apply)

Current Benefit Structure

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* 7. Do you currently offer health insurance benefits?

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* 8. Which type of health coverage model do you currently offer?

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* 9. Which employees are eligible for benefits? (check all that apply)

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* 10. Approximately what percentage of eligible employees enroll in your company health plan?

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* 11. Does your business contribute toward dependent or family coverage?

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* 12. Approximately what percentage of employee-only premiums does your business cover?

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* 13. Approximately how much does your business spend annually on healthcare premiums per covered employee?

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* 14. Over the past 3 years, your healthcare costs have:

Healthcare Challenges & Pressures

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* 15. What is your biggest challenge regarding employee healthcare today?

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* 16. Have rising healthcare costs impacted your ability to: (check all that apply)

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* 17. How much of annual healthcare cost increases can your business realistically absorb before passing costs to employees?

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* 18. How important are healthcare benefits in your ability to recruit and retain employees?

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* 19. Have healthcare costs caused your business to consider: (check all that apply)

Employee Access & Healthcare Experience

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* 20. What healthcare access challenges most impact your employees locally? (check all that apply)

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* 21. To the best of your knowledge, approximately how many of your employees or their dependents rely on Medicaid or other public assistance programs in addition to employer coverage?

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* 22. What part of the healthcare system causes the most frustration for your employees? (Please Rank)

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* 23. Does your business currently offer any wellness or health-related programs or incentives? (check all that apply)

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* 24. How important is mental health coverage in your current benefits strategy?

Future Strategies & Interest Areas

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* 25. Which alternative healthcare strategies are you most interested in exploring? (check all that apply)

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* 26. What potential improvements to employee healthcare benefits would be most valuable to your employees?
(Please Rank)

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* 27. Would your business consider a more limited provider network if it resulted in meaningful premium savings and improved appointment access?

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* 28. How interested would your business be in programs that encourage healthier lifestyles and preventative care for employees?

Final Thoughts

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* 29. If you could change one thing about your employees’ healthcare experience today, what would it be?

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* 30. Is there anything else you would like us to know about how healthcare costs are impacting your business?

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* 31. Would you be interested in participating in future employer roundtables or discussions regarding healthcare affordability and workforce health?

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