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Federal health insurance premiums to see another large spike in 2026

FEHB enrollees will pay about 12.3% more toward 2026 premiums. The coming spike in federal health insurance costs follows several years of large increases. Read More

Federal and postal workers to see double-digit health care premium increases again next year

Federal employee groups decried the second consecutive year of premium increases eclipsing 10 percent amid a government shutdown and a proposed 1% pay raise for non-law enforcement personnel. Read More

Your health insurance premiums are set to jump in 2026, with costs rising twice as fast as inflation

With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says. Read More

Average cost of a family health insurance plan now nearly $27,000

The cost of employer-sponsored health insurance rose for the third year in a row in 2025, approaching an average of almost $27,000 for a family plan, according to an annual ... Read More

Why millions of Americans are facing a spike in health care costs

Millions of Americans are bracing themselves for a significant hike in their 2026 health insurance premiums without the subsidies at the center of the government shutdown battle. It comes as insurance ... Read More

Why your health insurance premiums keep rising

Health care costs are rising due to higher hospital prices, drug costs, and administrative expenses. More people are using medical services as dela ... Read More

Health insurance premiums rise 6% for U.S. workers in 2025 as GLP-1 coverage widens

U.S. employer health insurance premiums are up 6% in 2025, driven by rising drug costs amid rising coverage for GLP-1 weight loss drugs. Read more here. Read More

US health insurance premiums rose to $27,000 for families in 2025

Annual premiums for U.S. families with employer-sponsored health insurance in 2025 rose 6% to nearly $27,000, reflecting higher spending on popular weight-loss treatments and other prescription drugs, ... Read More

Your health insurance through work could face higher premiums next year

Employer surveys estimate health plan costs will climb 9% next year, which may show up in workers’ monthly premiums or through higher deductibles and copays. Read More

Some Americans fear high health insurance premiums if ACA enhanced subsidies expire: 'Very much a worry'

Some Americans said they're worried that if subsidies expire, they may be forced to choose a lower-tier insurance plan or may not be able to cover their premiums. Read More

Why Your Health Insurance Costs Keep Rising

Employer-based health insurance plans are expected to rise again for 2026. Here's what's behind the high costs. Read More