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Nearly 60 percent of employers cut benefits as premiums surge

Employer health plans are being quietly reshaped as premiums climb faster than many companies can absorb, and nearly 60 percent of organizations now report trimming or restructuring benefits to keep ... Read More

Employers anticipate 6.7% jump in health benefits costs, finds Mercer

It found that the average cost of employer-sponsored health insurance reached $17,496 per employee in 2025, a 6% increase well above the rate of inflation and wage growth. Contributing to the increase ... Read More

Why employers are going beyond the basics when it comes to worker benefits

Taking care of our people isn’t a perk—it’s a priority. As an employee-owned company, we believe our team’s well-being drives our success.” ... Read More

Health Benefits In 2025: Family Premiums Rise 6 Percent, Large Employers Increase Coverage Of GLP-1s For Weight Loss

In 2025, the average annual premium for family health coverage reached $26,993, an increase of $1,408 (6 percent) from the previous year. Covered workers contributed an average of 16 percent ($1,440) ... Read More

Why your health insurance copays, deductibles and premiums will probably surge next year

Brace yourselves, workers. Your health insurance at the job could cost you a lot more in 2026. Although overall inflation is more muted than a few years ago, employers are preparing for the steepest ... Read More

Family Health Insurance Coverage Nears $27,000 a Year

A new employer survey shows premiums for a family climbed in 2025 as companies and their workers pay more for coverage. By Reed Abelson Family health insurance coverage for the vast majority of ... Read More

Health Care Costs for Workers Begin to Climb

A survey shows employers expect a sharp increase in benefit costs for next year, and many will want workers to shoulder more of the burden. By Reed Abelson Employees of large and small companies 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 brace for biggest health cost increase in 15 years

Employers are anticipating healthcare costs to increase substantially in 2026. A new Mercer study adds evidence to this projection, predicting that health benefit costs per employee will rise by an ... 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