Mercer’s Dependent Eligibility Verification (DEV) services
takes a personalized, hands-on approach to the verification process.
In Mercer’s experience providing dependent eligibility verification services, we have found the average annual incurred medical cost per dependent exceeds $4570 with 3% - 10% dependents removed.
Most employers have a fiduciary responsibility to ensure that their plans operate according to the terms in the plan documents, including enrollment and eligibility provisions. Eligibility verification procedures can help minimize legal risks.
Facilitates a proper understanding of who is eligible under a group health plan. This learning process increases employee accountability for their benefit elections.
Minimizes concerns about insurers and stop-loss carriers refusing coverage for medical expenses of ineligible dependents.
Identify and minimize exposure for tax reporting violations.
Address implications for financial controls and anti-fraud provisions under Sarbanes-Oxley.
Customized communications
High quality contact center support
Web-based DEV system
Strategy based on your needs
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