https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-companies-to-cut-back-on-2027-health-benefits-in-blow-to-workersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-companies-to-cut-back-on-2027-health-benefits-in-blow-to-workershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-companies-to-cut-back-on-2027-health-benefits-in-blow-to-workers#u68510Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:52:55 +0000U.S. workers face a reduction in health benefits in 2027 as major companies cut back to manage surging insurance costs. A survey of 1,800 employers indicates that insurance expenses are jumping for the fifth consecutive year, which may lead to higher employee premiums and reduced take-home pay. Small businesses are particularly strained by these costs, and there are concerns that the financial pressure will force workers to reduce their retirement savings to cover healthcare gaps.Why it mattersRising healthcare expenditures are creating a broad economic strain affecting both large corporations