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When it comes to attracting talent, retiree healthcare coverage can be a competitive differentiator, communicating to candidates that you prioritize workers’ long-term well-being.

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A green circular graphic showing that 64% of respondents feel employer health coverage positively influenced their job acceptance decision
A green circular graphic showing that 80% of respondents feel employer health coverage positively influenced their job acceptance decision

In fact, it matters more than ever:

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How can Group Medicare Advantage help plan sponsors win the war for talent?

By demonstrating a commitment to retiree health

Supplemental benefits may include:

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Vision

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Hearing

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Dental coverage

By providing benefits beyond traditional Medicare

Group Medicare Advantage plans can include access to:

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Gym memberships

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Nutrition counseling

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Preventive health screenings

By meeting retirees’ needs

approx.

33million

Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan4

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65%

of organizations offering retiree health benefits to Medicare-age retirees exclusively through Medicare Advantage5

In today’s race for talent, organizations have a powerful acquisition and retention tool at their disposal: Group Medicare Advantage.
Sources:
  1. “New Poll: Strong Majority of Americans Satisfied with Employer-Provided Health Coverage,” AHIP, last accessed May 12, 2025, https://www.ahip.org/news/articles/new-poll-strong-majority-of-americans-satisfied-with-employer-provided-health-coverage
  2. Julian Hayes II, “Winning the Talent War: How to Attract and Retain Top Employees,” Forbes, last accessed May 12, 2025, https://www.forbes.com/sites/julianhayesii/2024/03/20/winning-the-talent-war-how-to-attract-and-retain-top-employees/
  3. Tracy Brower, “Yes, the Talent Shortage Is Real: What You Must Know to Attract and Retain,” Forbes, last accessed May 12, 2025, https://www.forbes.com/sites/tracybrower/2024/02/12/yes-the-talent-shortage-is-real-what-you-must-know-to-attract-and-retain/
  4. Meredith Freed et al., “Medicare Advantage: 2025 Spotlight: A First Look at Plan Offerings,” KFF, last accessed May 12, 2025, https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-2025-spotlight-a-first-look-at-plan-offerings/
  5. “2023: Employer Health Benefits Survey,” KFF, last accessed May 12, 2025, https://www.kff.org/report-section/ehbs-2023-section-11-retiree-health-benefits/
To learn more, visit Humana Group Medicare
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