Milliman: High-Deductible Plan Share Set To Double

The New York Times published an article Wednesday arguing that health savings accounts and health reimbursement arrangements have gotten off to a slow start in the group health market.

But the Milliman researchers found that 89% of the managed care company executives who have submitted responses so far say their companies already offer or will offer a consumer-driven health plan to employers within the next year, up from 29% a year ago.

CDH plans already generate 3.2% of commercial group premium revenue, and they could account for 7.8% of commercial revenue next year, according to the managed care executives.

The Milliman researchers also found that 42% of survey participants now say their companies offer different levels of coverage for different “tiers” of provider or will introduce tiered provider networks within the next year, up from 17% a year ago.