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Health costs rise for workers
Health insurance costs for workers climb 9% as employers face rising premiums.
In brief
Health insurance costs for workers climb 9% as employers face rising premiums. Large employers increased workers' health insurance costs by 9% to $7,471 annually for families in 2027. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Health costs rise for workers
Nearly half of large employers increased workers' health insurance costs this year.
2027 premiums rise 9%
Workers pay $7,471 annually for family health insurance, up 9% from 2025.
Employers face higher costs
Employers' health insurance premiums rise 5% to $28,303 annually for families.
44% of employers raise costs
44% of large employers with at least 200 employees increased workers' share of premiums.
KFF survey finds
KFF Health News surveyed 150 million Americans covered through employer-based health plans.
Small businesses pay more
Small companies have higher average deductibles: $2,624 versus $1,772 for large firms.
Workers' share of costs
Workers pay 27% of family health premiums, up slightly from previous year.
AON projects 9.5% increase
Consulting firm AON projects employers could pay 9.5% more in health premiums next year.
Marsh predicts 8.2% rise
Marsh estimates 8.2% increase in health premiums for employers next year.
AI drives costs up
Business Group on Health says AI is used to maximize billing for insurers and patients.
Healthcare industry inaction
Healthcare industry is not controlling costs despite rising premiums.
Phifer Inc. keeps costs flat
Phifer Inc. maintains health costs flat through on-site clinics and direct doctor contracts.
29% see GLP-1 impact
29% of companies report significant cost effects from GLP-1 weight loss drugs.
9% buy drugs abroad
9% of companies with 50+ workers source prescription drugs from outside the U.S.
Costs could become job killer
Employers worry rising healthcare costs could become the next job killer.
The main idea
Large employers increased workers' health insurance costs by 9% to $7,471 annually for families in 2027.
