UnitedHealthcare FlexWork® aims to meet evolving workforce needs
UnitedHealthcare FlexWork® plans offer a practical solution and provides accessible and affordable health benefits that target specific population health needs.
Recent labor trends indicate a decline in average hours worked particularly in retail, leisure and hospitality, which are significant employers of hourly employees. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, retail trade saw weekly hours drop from 30.2 to 28.9 between late 2021 and mid-2023. Leisure and hospitality dipped from 26.2 to 25.2 in the same timeframe.
These sectors, which are often stepping stones for early-career workers, have experienced some of the steepest declines, even as they represent only a portion of total hours worked. This trend has left many younger workers facing uncertainty and fewer opportunities for a stable income and affordable health care coverage.
Innovation for evolving workforce needs
By offering plan options that cater to the younger, part-time and full-time hourly workforce — who often aren’t eligible for traditional benefits or may opt out of traditional employer sponsored comprehensive plans with high deductibles and coinsurance hurdles — employers can support the well-being of their employees. UnitedHealthcare FlexWork® plans offer a practical solution to attract and retain these employees by providing accessible and affordable health benefits that target specific population health needs and budgets. The FlexWork Bridge plan, for instance, includes:
- Immediate coverage with no deductibles or coinsurance, ensuring employees have access to care from day one
- Access to a nationwide provider network, allowing flexibility in choosing health care providers
- $0 copay for preventive services and unlimited virtual care, promoting proactive health management
By offering additional benefit options, employers can enhance job satisfaction and loyalty by addressing the challenges posed by reduced working hours in certain industries, whether part-time or full-time hourly staff. Additional options can help employees manage their health and well-being with confidence, which impacts the health and productivity of your entire team.
Contact your UnitedHealthcare representative for more information or to obtain a quote.
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