Becker's Healthcare September 11, 2025
Consulting groups and organizations are issuing their predictions for healthcare costs in 2026. And so far, they appear steep.
Here is a roundup of what these groups are saying:
- Mercer: The 2025 National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans found total health benefit costs per employee could increase 6.5% in 2026, marking the highest jump in 15 years. Employers estimated a 9% increase in plan cost before cost-reduction measures.
- Aon: The professional services firm projected employer healthcare costs would increase 9.5%, reaching over $17,000 per employee.
- Willis Towers Watson: The Wall Street Journal published WTW employer survey results predicting a 9.2% surge, indicating the fastest rate of increase since at least 2011. ...
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