Employers eye rising costs as they assess benefit offerings: WTW

Healthcare DIVE June 12, 2025
Susanna Vogel

In light of financial concerns, few employers plan to expand benefit offerings this year, WTW said.

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Rising benefit costs is the top concern influencing employers’ benefit strategies in 2025, according to a new survey from consultancy WTW.
Forty-four percent of survey respondents said they faced challenges delivering health benefits due to rising costs. Additionally, 44% said financial challenges created barriers to delivering wellness programs and 36% said costs challenged their leave offerings.
In light of financial concerns, few employers plan to expand benefit offerings this year, WTW said. Instead, employers are focused on “extracting value” from current plans, improving financing or switching to new partners that can deliver a better user experience.

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