Health insurance costs projected to spike next year by most in two decades — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/health-insurance-costs-projected-to-spike-next-year-by-most-in-two-decadesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Employer Health Insurance Costs Projected to Spikehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/health-insurance-costs-projected-to-spike-next-year-by-most-in-two-decadeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/health-insurance-costs-projected-to-spike-next-year-by-most-in-two-decades#u59038Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:40:58 +0000Employer health insurance costs are projected to climb by 8.2% next year, marking the steepest increase in over two decades. A Marsh survey indicates that GLP-1 drugs, AI-driven billing, and disputes involving the No Surprises Act are the primary cost drivers, with each factor contributing one percentage point to the overall trend. Additional reports suggest the surge could ultimately reach double digits. As expenditures mount, certain large employers have already begun eliminating health benefits altogether, while others actively search for alternatives to traditional coverage models.Why it m Employer Health Benefit Costs Projected to Hit Highest Spike Since 2003https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/health-insurance-costs-projected-to-spike-next-year-by-most-in-two-decadeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/health-insurance-costs-projected-to-spike-next-year-by-most-in-two-decades#u57714Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:52:11 +0000Employer health insurance costs are projected to rise 8.2% in 2027, marking the largest increase in over two decades. A Marsh survey identifies GLP-1 drugs, AI-driven billing, and disputes over the No Surprises Act as primary drivers, with each factor adding one percentage point to the trend. Some reports suggest the surge could reach double digits. In response to these rising expenditures, some large employers have already begun dropping health benefits, while others are exploring alternatives to traditional employer-provided insurance models.Why it mattersThese costs often transfer to employ Employer Health Insurance Costs Projected to Spike in 2027https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/health-insurance-costs-projected-to-spike-next-year-by-most-in-two-decadeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/health-insurance-costs-projected-to-spike-next-year-by-most-in-two-decades#u56434Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:12:19 +0000Employer health insurance costs are expected to see their sharpest increase in over two decades in 2027. A Marsh survey of more than 1,800 employers projects costs will rise 8.2%, the largest jump since 2003. Other reports suggest the climb could reach approximately 11%. These rising expenditures may be passed down to workers, prompting finance executives to take a more active role in managing healthcare spending to mitigate the impact on business operations and employee benefits.Why it mattersRising healthcare costs force companies to balance budget constraints with the need to provide compet