AJMC August 21, 2025
Key Takeaways
- Small- and midsize businesses are worried about affording group health plans, with 89% fearing unsustainability within three years.
- A majority of employers prefer contributing to employees’ self-purchased health plans over sponsoring group plans.
- Government intervention is desired, with 92% believing officials are not addressing health benefit challenges adequately.
- The recent budget bill’s Medicaid cuts may increase reliance on employer-sponsored plans, emphasizing the need for alternative solutions like ICHRAs.
A new report found that 9 of 10 small- to midsize businesses are not sure they will be able to provide health benefits to their employees in the near future.
Offering health benefits could soon be a top priority to small- and midsize businesses throughout the country, as...







