15% Of Employees Spend Up To $1,500 Out-Of-Pocket For Health & Wellness Apps

About 15% of employees with access to employer-sponsored health and well-being benefits report spending up to $1,500 out-of-pocket each year for consumer-focused health and wellness apps, devices, and digital tools, according to a recent survey. Only about one-third clearly understand their employer-sponsored benefits and how to use them.

More than half of respondents use at least one consumer-level health or wellness app, and 46% reported paying out-of-pocket for solutions they considered more relevant or easier to use. Of those who pay out-of-pocket, 61% spend at least $100 . . .