Employer health costs: Why it could be another tough year
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Thu, 20 August 2026
1 report- Axios21:00first to report
Employers who've been reeling from near double-digit health cost increases the past three years can expect more of the same in 2027, according to new projections from benefits consultant Aon. Why it matters: Companies and their workers are locked in one of the most sustained periods of health care inflation in decades — and the trend lines are sure to intensify affordability concerns. Driving the news: Rising demand for health services, more chronic disease and increased use of drugs like...
Fri, 21 August 2026
2 reports- hawaiitribune-herald.com10:05
US employer healthcare costs set to rise 9.5% in 2027, Aon says - Nation and World News | Hawaii Tribune-Herald
- The Hill18:57
A new risk analysis released by leading insurance broker Aon this week projected that employer health costs in the U.S. will rise by roughly 10 percent in 2027. Aon, the second largest global insurance broker, projected that at the current status quo, employer healthcare costs will rise by 9.5 percent next year. This would mean...
Wed, 2 September 2026
3 reports- Google News - Top Stories10:00
Employer Health Costs Are Expected to Spike in 2027 The New York Times Rising health care costs could take a bigger bite out of workers’ paychecks NewsNation What’s driving workforce costs in San Francisco and how employers are fighting back The Business Journals Health insurers turn to technology, preventive care to contain rising costs Central Penn Business Journal Week in review: Healthcare costs may rise nearly 10% next year HR Dive
- The Hill17:09
The cost of employer health benefits is projected to jump by the highest degree in more than 20 years next year, according to new projections released this week. Estimates released by the financial consulting firm Mercer project that annual employer health benefit costs will go up by 8.2 percent in 2027 because of ongoing cost...
- newser.com19:35
Employer health-insurance costs are set to rise at least 8% next year, largest spike since 2003
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories03:30
Health insurance costs projected to spike next year by most in two decades The Washington Post Employer Health Costs Are Expected to Spike in 2027 The New York Times Employer healthcare costs are expected to jump again. Workers could feel it oregonlive.com Finance is ‘leaning in’ to manage healthcare costs, WTW exec says CFO Dive Employers’ health benefits costs could rise 8.2% in 2027: Marsh survey Fierce Healthcare
Fri, 4 September 2026
2 reports- whro.org14:52
The expiration of federal subsidies is likely to drive November’s midterms.
- politicalwire.com16:25
"Some of the country's largest employers are pulling back on benefits as they face yet another year of near double-digit health care cost growth," Axios reports."It's a sign that year-after-year spikes in medical costs have
Tue, 8 September 2026
1 report- kekbfm.com09:11
Start saving up for health insurance costs before they rise next year
Thu, 10 September 2026
1 report- thedailynewsonline.com03:45
ALBANY — The state Department of Financial Services has authorized the next round of health insurance premium rates for 2027, allowing companies to hike premiums by between 6% and 8%.
Thu, 17 September 2026
1 report- yakimaherald.com13:15
The healthcare affordability crisis is crushing everyone, but it has become downright calamitous for small businesses. Survey after survey after survey shows that employers expect healthcare costs to rise nearly
Sat, 19 September 2026
1 report- eastbaytimes.com10:15
Owners face an impossible choice between keeping their doors open and offering care to vital workers
Mon, 21 September 2026
2 reports- The Guardian World11:00
Several workers say they’re opting to go without health coverage due to premium costs soaring this year Starbucks workers say their health insurance premiums have soared this year, in some cases more than doubling, according to a recent survey conducted by Starbucks Workers United. The survey of more than 130 Starbucks workers in both unionized and non-unionized stores, shared exclusively with the Guardian, found baristas are experiencing significant hikes in costs for their health insurance...
- Libération (France)14:18
Selon deux organismes spécialistes du secteur, l’augmentation varierait de 7 % à 8,3 % sous l’effet de la progression régulière des dépenses de santé, des désengagements de l’Assurance maladie et d’une hausse de taxation.
Tue, 22 September 2026
1 report- koaa.com11:03
Small businesses warn rising healthcare costs could lead to higher premiums, reduced benefits, stalled wages and tougher choices for workers.
Thu, 1 October 2026
2 reports- quickcountry.com15:49
Minnesotans who purchase health insurance through MNSure are being advised that significant premium increases are on the way for next year.
2 reprints
- krforadio.com1 Oct, 15:49their copy
- kroc.com1 Oct, 15:49their copy
- wadenapj.com18:10
The final rate increases, announced by the Minnesota Department of Commerce on Thursday, will impact around 387,000 small group employees and self-insured Minnesotans.
Wed, 7 October 2026
1 report- Le Monde (France)18:11
En dix ans, les dépenses de l’Assurance-maladie liées aux affections longue durée ont augmenté de 8,2 milliards d’euros (+ 72 % en euros courants). Et ce, en raison du vieillissement de la population, d’une hausse de la prévalence des maladies chroniques et du coût des traitements.
Thu, 15 October 2026
1 report- Novinky (Czechia)17:45
Platy a mzdy v nemocnicích a záchranných službách mají příští rok vzrůst nejméně o šest procent, požadují zdravotnické odbory. Podle jejich propočtů by to stálo 12 miliard korun. Ministerstvo zdravotnictví ale namítá, že by takové zvýšení vedlo k dalšímu zadlužování systému veřejného zdravotního pojištění.
Fri, 16 October 2026
1 report- insurancebusinessmag.com10:13
WTW survey finds money worries are rising as health, stress and isolation scores improve
Sat, 17 October 2026
2 reports- The Hill10:00
Americans are bracing to pay significantly more for health insurance next month, whether they have Affordable Care Act plans or get insurance through work. Premiums for some people could be the highest in decades, while others may pay more in the form of out-of-pocket costs like copays or deductibles. People are getting squeezed by...
- The Hill10:00
Americans are bracing to pay significantly more for health insurance next month, whether they have Affordable Care Act plans or get insurance through work. Premiums for some people could be the highest in decades, while others may pay more in the form of out-of-pocket costs like copays or deductibles. People are getting squeezed by...
Tue, 20 October 2026
1 report- The Hill13:30
A report from the Peterson-Kaiser Family Foundation indicates that ObamaCare premiums are projected to increase significantly through 2027, potentially triggering an insurance death spiral as enrollment declines following the expiration of enhanced subsidies.
Thu, 22 October 2026
6 reports- NPR News09:00
About 157 million Americans get their health insurance through work. A survey of employers shows a moderate price uptick this year, but workers still say health costs are a top concern.
1 reprint
- wfae.org22 Oct, 09:00their copy
- Google News - Top Stories09:00
High health costs squeeze workers, even if you have good insurance through a job NPR Employers Shift Rising Health Care Costs Onto Millions of Workers The New York Times Health insurance premiums jump 9%, and more Americans don’t have access to coverage STAT Opinion | Health insurance through work is under strain. What comes next? The Washington Post Getting health insurance from your job will be extra pricey for 2027 CNN
- time.com09:00
As the cost of health insurance continues to rise, more people are dropping coverage.
- cpapracticeadvisor.com13:34
If you work for a small business, there is a once-a-year chance to get the same affordable group health plan coverage that is offered to big businesses in your state—at absolutely no cost to your employer.
- fox35orlando.com14:57
new KFF survey found that Americans with employer-sponsored health insurance are paying more for coverage in 2026, with workers at small businesses facing the steepest increases.
- The Hill17:57
Costs are spiking for the millions of Americans who rely on workplace-sponsored health insurance, according to a survey released Thursday, with small businesses and their employees being hit especially hard. The average cost of a family plan increased by 5 percent, topping $28,000 this year, according to the annual Employer Health Benefits Survey from KFF....
Fri, 23 October 2026
2 reports- newsroomamerica.com20:09
TIME Health reports more working-age U.S. adults went uninsured in 2026, employer premium contributions rose 9%, and a psychologist discusses the mental-health value of long walks.
- PBS NewsHour22:30
Health care costs are climbing, putting new pressure on millions of Americans and raising questions about the coverage they can afford. The challenges extend to Medicare Advantage. In some parts of the country, insurers are pulling out of markets or eliminating plans that many rely on. We hear from seniors struggling to navigate those changes, and Geoff Bennett discusses more with Dan Weissmann.
Sat, 24 October 2026
1 report- abc13.com16:52
The 2026 Employer Health Benefits Survey, released Thursday, found that covered workers were paying hundreds of dollars more toward their premiums this year compared with last year.
2 reprints
- abc7.com24 Oct, 16:52their copy
- abc7ny.com24 Oct, 16:52their copy
Fri, 30 October 2026
2 reports- Die Zeit (Germany)12:08
Das Bundesgesundheitsministerium hat die Zusatzbeiträge der Krankenkassen für 2027 nicht erhöht. Das Ministerium folgt damit einer Empfehlung des Schätzerkreises.
- Google News - Top Stories20:56
Obamacare Dealt Yet Another Blow as Premiums Rise Again The New York Times Many with ACA coverage face a new crisis in 2027: Insurers fleeing the market NBC News Health insurance rules are changing. Here's how to avoid an unanticipated bill. Yahoo Finance Affordable Care Act Rates To Rise Steeply—Again WSJ ACA premiums are getting more expensive. Here’s who will be paying the most. The Washington Post
Sat, 31 October 2026
3 reports- fox23.com00:36
Millions of Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace are facing another sharp price increase.
2 reprints
- foxsanantonio.com31 Oct, 00:36their copy
- kfdm.com31 Oct, 00:36their copy
- The Hill02:06
Obamacare enrollees could see their health insurance premiums rise by double digits for a second year in a row, according to a report published Friday. Health research group KFF found the average cost of Obamacare health insurance will rise by 13 percent in 2027, following a 26 percent hike in rates from 2025 to 2026....
- inquirer.com17:11
The average price of health insurance in the Obamacare marketplaces will rise by 13% next year, according to an analysis Friday by KFF, a health research group.
Sun, 1 November 2026
1 report- fox10phoenix.com16:56
Many people looking to purchase their health insurance on the ACA marketplace face a potential double whammy of higher premiums and fewer coverage options.
Mon, 2 November 2026
1 report- PBS NewsHour22:09
Annual premiums for employer-provided healthcare coverage are expected to rise sharply next year, with workers shouldering more of the costs.