WF-22 · Workflow · 3 Tools · Compensation & Benefits

Employer Benefits Decision

Choose the right health plan at open enrollment — and make sure it's reflected in your total compensation picture. Start with HDHP vs. PPO break-even, quantify the HSA tax shield, then stack benefits election against full comp.

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Step 1 · AL-112 · HDHP vs. PPO Break-Even Calculator
Find Your Break-Even Medical Spend
Key InputsMonthly premiums (HDHP vs. PPO), deductibles, OOP maxes, HSA employer contribution, expected annual medical spend, marginal tax rate.

Enter both plan options and your expected annual utilization. The tool brute-forces every $100 of spend from $0 to your HDHP OOP max to find the exact crossover point. Below the break-even, HDHP wins. Above it, PPO wins. The HSA tax shield (contributions × marginal rate) often shifts the crossover $500–$2,000 higher than the raw premium math suggests.

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Step 2 · AL-23 · Benefits Open Enrollment Optimizer
Optimize the Full Benefits Package
Key InputsFSA/HSA elections, life insurance coverage gaps, disability coverage, 401(k) match schedule, any new employer benefits eligible this cycle.

After choosing your health plan, optimize the rest of the enrollment window. The Benefits Optimizer scores each election decision for tax efficiency, coverage gap closure, and match capture rate. Many employees leave employer match dollars on the table or over-pay for voluntary benefits they don't need.

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Step 3 · AL-01 · Total Compensation Suite
Stack Benefits Into Your True Total Comp
Key InputsBase salary, bonus target, equity refresh, employer HSA/FSA contribution, 401(k) match value, insurance premium employer share.

Benefits elections change your total compensation number. Use your HDHP/HSA decision and benefits optimization outputs to populate the Total Comp Suite for a complete picture. Useful when comparing two offers or validating a raise conversation — the Policy Mandate export chains cleanly into offer negotiation tools.

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