Employers are bracing for the highest health benefit cost increase in 15 years, a projected 6.5% increase in 2026, according to mercer

New york--(business wire)--today, mercer, a business of marsh mclennan (nyse: mmc) and a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people, released preliminary results from its 2025 national survey of employer-sponsored health plans. according to mercer's analysis of survey responses from over 1,700 us employers, the total health benefit cost per employee is expected to rise 6.5% on average.
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