Advisory Board September 17, 2024
The cost of health insurance for U.S. employers is expected to rise nearly 6% on average next year, even after accounting for planned cost-reduction measures, according to recent preliminary data from Mercer’s National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans.
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Employer health insurance costs expected to rise
The preliminary results from the report are based on responses from over 1,800 employers surveyed from June 12 through August 12. The final report, which will be released later this year, will include data from around 2,200 employers.
According to Mercer, total health benefit cost per employee is expected to rise 5.8% on average in 2025, even after accounting for planned cost-reduction measures. Employers estimated...
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