ICHRA growth up nearly 30% since 2023

Employer adoption of ICHRAs is up 29% since 2023, according to a May 16 report from the HRA Council.

ICHRAs, or individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements, allow employers to offer a defined tax-advantaged contribution used to reimburse premiums for an individual health plan purchased by an employee on their state's ACA exchange.

Six key numbers:

1. ICHRA adoption grew 29% year over year between 2023 and 2024.

2. ICHRAs grew 84% among employers with 50 or more employees.

3. Among employers surveyed, 83% were not able to offer health benefits until they offered an ICHRA or Qualifying Small Employer HRA. 17% of employers switched from traditional group coverage.

4.. The number of employees offered a defined contribution health benefit now exceeds 200,000, which does not include dependents — some estimates have said more than 500,000 people are enrolled.

5. 25% of employees choose Silver plans, 34% choose Bronze and 35% choose Gold.

6. Top metros for ICHRA adoption:

  • New York City
  • Atlanta
  • Los Angeles
  • San Francisco Bay Area
  • Twin Cities, Minnesota

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