Case Study: Purdue University tames rising health care costs and boosts benefits efficiency with Benefitfocus

Building Data-based Programs to Combat Rising Costs at Purdue University

Purdue University, which manages a $200 million benefits program for about 16,000 employees and graduate staff, was strained by rising health care costs—4–8% annually—and by being located in one of the more expensive states for care. The benefits team faced pressure to control spending without sacrificing quality across a diverse employee population.

To address this, Purdue implemented Benefitfocus’ Benefitplace platform and worked with their broker to mine claims and population data, personalize enrollment, expand voluntary benefits, and re-evaluate vendors. The data-driven approach produced targeted efficiency programs, empowered employees to choose and use benefits more effectively, improved vendor value, and significantly reduced time spent preparing for audits.

Purdue University

Candace Shaffer

Senior Director of Benefits