DRAPER,
Utah, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The fourth
annual Hearing Loss in the Workplace survey1, conducted
by TruHearing, the market leader in hearing healthcare benefits,
revealed that interest in hearing benefits has drastically
increased among working adults.
The vast majority of employees1 (79%) agree that it
is important for employers to offer hearing benefits as part of
their overall employee benefits package. This interest has
continued to grow year-over-year, up from just 54% in 2023 and 53%
in 2022. Despite this continued growth, however, only 11% of
employees report their current employer offers hearing
benefits.
While interest continued to be greatest among those who wear
hearing aids (94%), there was also a significant year-over-year
increase among those with no hearing loss, demonstrating the
growing appreciation for hearing benefits regardless of employees'
current hearing status. Compared to 2023, interest in hearing
benefits among employees with no hearing loss increased by 65%.
Employees who report hearing benefits are important to
include in a benefits package
|
2022
|
2023
|
2024
|
Overall
|
53 %
|
54 %
|
79 %
|
Employees with No
Hearing Loss
|
48 %
|
46 %
|
76 %
|
Employees with
Suspected Hearing Loss
|
59 %
|
64 %
|
87 %
|
Employees Who Wear
Hearing Aids
|
78 %
|
93 %
|
94 %
|
"These are notable increases that need to be acted upon by
employers. It could not be more clear that employees need and want
hearing benefits, and employers are failing their employees by not
offering them," said Rob Gibbs, SVP of Business Growth at
TruHearing. "Adding hearing benefits into a benefits package is not
only a smart move for safeguarding employee health and wellness,
but it's also a financially savvy way to enhance your offerings.
TruHearing offers high-quality hearing healthcare programs that
start as low as $.05 PMPM, which is a
fraction of the price of typical vision and dental
plans."
At just 11%, hearing benefits are offered at a remarkably lower
rate than vision (71%) and dental (76%), despite widespread
agreement among employees that eye exams, dental cleanings and
hearing checks are all of high importance to their quality of life
and wellness, with 89%, 87% and 71% respectively.
"Providing employees with hearing benefits is a win-win for both
parties," added Gibbs. "Proper treatment of hearing loss results in
higher productivity at work, and enhanced health and happiness
outside the office. It's time for hearing health to be valued by
employers as much as it's valued by their employees."
About TruHearing
TruHearing is the #1 market share leader in hearing healthcare
benefits serving more than 160 million people and over 300 partners
nationwide. With more than 20 years of experience, TruHearing has
the expertise to create industry-leading hearing healthcare
solutions customized to match the unique needs of any organization
or market segment. Guided by a goal to reconnect people to the
richness of life, TruHearing has developed the largest,
high-quality provider network offering the most technologically
advanced hearing aid selection. TruHearing delivers superlative
value to ensure payers and their members receive a flawless
experience every step of the way. Headquartered in Draper, Utah, TruHearing has been recognized
as a "Top Workplace" in the state for eight consecutive
years.
1 Hearing Loss in the Workplace Survey. 2024
MC:
Therese Burke
708 990 4734,
tburke@gatesmanagency.com
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