https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/employer-healthcare-costs-are-expected-to-jump-again-workers-could-feel-itContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/employer-healthcare-costs-are-expected-to-jump-again-workers-could-feel-ithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/employer-healthcare-costs-are-expected-to-jump-again-workers-could-feel-it#u60190Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:32:00 +0000Large employers are scaling back health benefits as costs surge across the United States. Mercer's annual survey of employer-sponsored health plans projects that the total cost of health benefits per employee will increase by an average of 8.2% in 2027. This marks the biggest projected increase since 2003, forcing workers to absorb more financial burden through higher premiums, deductibles, and payroll deductions. Companies are utilizing finance departments to manage these escalating expenses and are implementing cost-fighting strategies in specific markets like San Francisco to protect b https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/employer-healthcare-costs-are-expected-to-jump-again-workers-could-feel-ithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/employer-healthcare-costs-are-expected-to-jump-again-workers-could-feel-it#u58090Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:05:15 +0000Employer healthcare costs are expected to rise again, which will likely increase worker premiums, deductibles, and payroll deductions. This follows a Marsh survey projecting an 8.2% rise in costs for 2027. A new Business Group on Health survey indicates that employers anticipate these steep increases, forcing workers to absorb more of the financial burden. Companies are currently utilizing finance departments to manage these expenses and implementing cost-fighting strategies in specific markets like San Francisco to protect budgets.Why it mattersRising healthcare expenses put pressure on corpo https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/employer-healthcare-costs-are-expected-to-jump-again-workers-could-feel-ithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/employer-healthcare-costs-are-expected-to-jump-again-workers-could-feel-it#u56330Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:10:35 +0000Employer healthcare costs are expected to increase in 2027, with a Marsh survey projecting a rise of 8.2%. These spikes may result in higher costs for workers. Finance departments are increasingly involved in managing these expenses to mitigate the impact on company budgets. Current trends show employers in specific markets, such as San Francisco, are actively implementing strategies to fight rising workforce costs.Why it mattersRising healthcare premiums often lead to higher deductibles or lower coverage levels for employees. This shift puts more financial pressure on the workforce while stra