"Iris by eHealth" ICHRA Solution Makes Employer Health Benefits Affordable with Personalized Coverage for Employees

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eHealth (Nasdaq: EHTH) has launched 'Iris by eHealth', an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Account (ICHRA) solution that helps employers manage healthcare costs while providing personalized coverage options for employees. The platform enables employers to save an average of 17% on healthcare costs compared to traditional group plans.

The Iris platform allows employers to set a fixed monthly contribution toward employee health coverage, while employees can select plans from top insurance companies in their area based on their specific needs, including preferred doctors and prescriptions. eHealth's customer care team manages enrollments and provides ongoing support.

Key features of Iris include nationwide availability, no plan markups or hidden fees, and access to licensed agents via phone or chat. The solution is particularly beneficial for organizations with geographically dispersed, seasonal, or mixed part-time and full-time workforces. Employers have praised the platform for its cost savings and increased plan options for employees.

ICHRA can help employers save an average of 17% on healthcare costs while employees escape one-size-fits-all group coverage model

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today eHealth, Inc. (Nasdaq: EHTH), a leading online private health insurance marketplace, announced the launch of Iris by eHealth, an end-to-end Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Account (ICHRA) solution for employers who want to support employee healthcare but struggle with the unpredictable costs of group health plans.

"Like a fingerprint, every person's iris is unique, and so are their health needs," said eHealth CEO Fran Soistman. "The conventional employer-sponsored model picks one plan for many employees. But one size doesn't fit all, or even most. With ICHRA, employers can potentially save an average of 17%¹ on healthcare costs while enabling employees to choose the right health plan for their personal needs. ICHRA is also a great way to address the healthcare needs of geographically dispersed, seasonal, or mixed part-time and full-time workforces."

Here's how Iris by eHealth works:

• The employer determines a flat monthly contribution to be made toward each employee's health coverage
• Using eHealth's Iris platform, employees select their own plan from among top insurance companies in their area
• By adding their preferred doctors and prescriptions, they can narrow down their choices to those best suited to their personal needs
• eHealth's proven customer care team manages enrollments and provides direct support to employees
• Once enrolled, the employer's monthly contribution funds some, or all, of the employee's health insurance premiums

Employers using eHealth for ICHRA solutions have praised "the cost savings for both our employees and our bottom line," and appreciated how it "allows our employees to shop the individual market and choose a plan from various carriers, greatly increasing their plan options." They've also praised the support eHealth provides: "You continue to be an invaluable resource since the transition to ICHRA, taking the time to answer all of our follow-up questions in a very timely and precise manner."

There are no plan markups or hidden fees with Iris. eHealth's licensed agents are available nationwide by phone or chat to help employers and their employees find the coverage they need, with a free annual review of plan options.

To learn more about Iris, visit eHealth's new Iris website.

Notes:

¹ Based on an eHealth analysis of third-party data on individual rates compared to traditional group plan rates in OH, MN, GA, KY, IN & FL.

About eHealth (NASDAQ: EHTH) 
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FAQ

How much can employers save with eHealth's new ICHRA solution?

According to eHealth's analysis, employers can save an average of 17% on healthcare costs compared to traditional group plan rates, based on data from OH, MN, GA, KY, IN & FL.

What are the main benefits of Iris by eHealth's ICHRA platform for employees?

Employees can choose personalized health plans from top insurance companies in their area, select coverage that includes their preferred doctors and prescriptions, and receive employer contributions toward their premiums.

How does the Iris by eHealth ICHRA payment system work?

Employers set a fixed monthly contribution that goes toward each employee's health coverage. This contribution can fund some or all of the employee's chosen health insurance premium.

What types of businesses is EHTH's Iris platform best suited for?

Iris is particularly well-suited for organizations with geographically dispersed workforces, seasonal workers, or mixed part-time and full-time employees.

Are there additional fees or markups with eHealth's Iris ICHRA platform?

No, Iris by eHealth has no plan markups or hidden fees, and includes free annual reviews of plan options with licensed agents available nationwide.