Health Insurance News Is Now A Good Time For Employers To Offer Self Funded Health Benefit Programs

NJ employers explore self-funded health plans to save

U.S. employer health care costs are projected to rise 9.5% in 2026, exceeding $17,000 per employee, the global professional services firm AON recently reported. This marks the third consecutive year ... Read More

These families' health care costs will balloon if Congress doesn't act on the ACA

Millions of Americans face sharply rising costs for health care plans they bought through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, unless Congress acts soon. Here's what's at stake for them. Read More

NAIC meeting warns: Level-funded plans could destabilize health insurance

Level-funded health plans are growing in popularity as small-group employers look to save money on their workers’ health coverage. In addition, level-funded plans are attractive because they are ... Read More

Employers brace for the largest health insurance increase in 15 years

The Difference Card reports a significant health insurance cost increase is expected in 2026, challenging employers to manage budgets while maintaining employee benefits. Read More

Employers can expect +$18.5K in per-worker health insurance costs next year

Employers can anticipate a 6.7% increase in total health benefit costs in 2026 — the steepest in 15 years — according to the 2025 National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans from consulting ... Read More

Mercer survey: Employers anticipate significant health benefit cost hike for 2026

A new study adds to the growing body of evidence that employers are likely to see healthcare costs increase significantly next year. Mercer released initial data from its 2025 National Survey of ... Read More

Savvos Health Launches Direct Pay Health Plan — Delivering Savings for Self-Funded Employers

The future is direct pay. SmartPay replaces claims with real-time payments, giving employers control, better pricing, and a better experience for employees.” — Lou Morin, CEO of Savvos Health. UTAH, ... Read More

How a modernized health plan lowered total cost of care and improved employee experience

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Like any innovative startup, the copay-only Surest® health ... Read More

Get Ready for a Triple Whammy Health Insurance Price Increase in 2026: Here's How Much More You'll Pay

Group health insurance is getting more expensive for employers, new research shows. Companies may raise deductibles, copays, or the amount taken from your paycheck to offset rising costs. Your plan ... Read More

Self-funded health benefits: How hamburgers can help you differentiate between TPAs and ASOs

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. When it comes to self-funded health benefits, companies ... Read More

Great American Insurance Group Expands Specialty P&C Portfolio with New Employer Health Benefits Business

Great American Insurance Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Radion Health, Inc. (Radion), a managing general underwriter (MGU), specializing in healthcare coverage for small and midsize ... Read More