How much of your health insurance does your agency pay for?

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Our policy is TOTAL BULLSHIT. I had to buy a medication that literally I would die without (in a matter of 1 to 3 days) on the black market for about a year, and I know how to navigate health insurance. Either that or our benefits manager sucks. Possibly both.

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IPG baby!

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It also matters what type of plan. Companies will often cover more of a plan like an HMO but more of a 50/50 split if it’s a more expensive more comprehensive PPO. Personally I’d rather kick in a couple hundred bucks a month to ensure a good PPO.

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Me too! While I COULD use the paid for plan I don’t. Because it sucks.

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100% covered is not standard to be honest

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0%. Freelancer.

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100% for my family of 5

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WHERE IS THIS MAGICAL FAIRYLAND?!??

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100% for me and 50% for my dependents

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Same

100% covered by the agency is definitely not industry standard. I have heard of this yet never have enjoyed it. Must be a pretty dope perk

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Not enough

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Maybe people don’t realize they are paying for it because it’s coming out of their paycheck?

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Nothing comes out of my paycheck besides the standard taxes, retirement, etc.

Not enough... IPG insurance is criminal

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100% for my family of four on the consultancy side. We still have deductibles (not too high) and copays (reasonable). And an FSA, not an HSA, which I don’t love but I’m not complaining!

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100%. Is this an uncommon thing in the industry?

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Are you under 26? Yes.

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It is not common for health insurance to be fully covered. At least, not that I’m aware of from my precious agency experience or my in house role

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40% /60%

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At Droga5? 😬

100% for me. Omnicom here.

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Same!

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Not sure but a pretty significant portion.

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They cover about 50%. Could be worse 🤷‍♀️

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100%

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2 out of 5 workers in advertising are freelancers with no benefits provided by the agency.

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Pay around $75 per paycheck, so basically $2,000 per year for health insurance. Agency/holding company pays the rest. I also pay extra for Vision and Dental, around $30 per paycheck for that. I have a $35 copay for doctors, and dental is limited to $1500-2000 in benefits per year.

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