Case Study
How the ACA Forced Hennepin County to Revamp Its Health Plan and Save Millions
CASE STUDY AT A GLANCE Industry • Government employer Business challenges • ACA’s 40% excise tax • High medical claims and health insurance costs • Need to improve employee health and wellness • Need union buy-in for health plan changes Solution • Revamped health plan design • Managed care approach that improves employee health and reduces health plan costs Business results • Projected savings of $5 million • Avoiding ACA’s 40%