According to the 2008 Golf and Club Industry Compensation and Benefits Report, the cost to provide health insurance benefits to employees is rising, with private club facilities experiencing an average increase of 9.8 percent during their most recent health care insurance renewal. On average, employers reported paying health insurance premiums of $5,428 per employee in 2008, up from $5,002 in 2007. Nearly 87 percent of private clubs reported taking steps to control the cost of providing medical insurance/health care to employees within the last year.
The most popular steps taken were:
- Increasing the deductible: 61.2%
- Increasing employee contribution: 48.4%
- Increasing out-of-pocket maximums: 34%
- Changing insurance carriers: 24.5%
While 98.2 percent of private facilities surveyed provide health insurance, the percentage of health care premiums paid by the employer decreased from 83.5 percent in 2007 to 80.3 percent 2008, therefore increasing the amount to be paid by the employees for individual coverage. More information about the specific types of coverage offered at private facilities can be found in the complete report.
The 2008 Golf and Club Industry Compensation and Benefits Report is an important service jointly provided by the National Golf Course Owners Association and the National Club Association to their members. The information contained in this report represents the most complete, accurate and up-to-date compensation data in the golf course and club industry. The report is designed to allow NGCOA and NCA members to easily compare compensation levels and benefit policies with their peers.
For more information or to order the complete report, visit www.nationalclub.org or call 202-822-9822.