Employers predict that healthcare cost trend increases for 2026 will come in at a median of 9%, which means they'll need to take a hard look at the benefits they're offering employees, according to ...

While the tax exclusion for employer-sponsored health care was not included in the House-passed reconciliation bill, it remains a revenue target for Congress, risking inclusion in the Senate's version ...

CHICAGO, Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, revealed today that U.S. employer health care costs are projected to rise 9.5 percent* in 2026 ...

A combination of factors is driving up health-care costs for employers. Spending by U.S. companies on employee health care is expected to grow nearly 10% in 2026, the greatest increase in the last ...

Health insurance rates are likely to rise significantly in 2026, say employers, insurance brokers and industry experts. This projection is expected to become a painful reality for employers — ...

For the second consecutive year, employers found their health care costs were higher than projected, with increases in 2023 and 2024 and forecasted increase of 8% for 2025 and 9% for 2026. Those were ...

U.S. companies are bracing for double-digit cost increases for their employee health care in 2026. A new survey from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans found that companies project ...

Employee health insurance benefits are a must-have for many workers. While health benefits are available through health insurance marketplaces or federal programs, the cost of private health insurance ...

Healthcare expenses for U.S. employers are expected to rise at the lowest rate since 1997, while the cost of workers’ benefits will outpace the increase in earnings, according to a survey of nearly ...

Americans are feeling the squeeze of high prices across the economy — in both discretionary categories and core needs. Healthcare costs are a key concern, with rising provider prices as the greatest ...