Employer health costs: Why it could be another tough year
Employers brace for another year of rising healthcare costs, with some regions and sectors hit harder than others
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The story so far
Employer healthcare costs increased by 7.1% in 2025, according to Springbuk by Truven. This follows a trend of high medical and pharmacy costs, as noted by Lockton.
The increase is expected to continue, with health insurance rates projected to climb again in 2027 for Minnesotans, according to MPR News. Public-sector employers are particularly affected, with healthcare costs undermining their budgets, according to STAT.
Axios notes that 2026 could be another tough year for employers managing healthcare costs.
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Coverage (7)
- 'Utterly Unsustainable': Employer-Sponsored Healthcare Costs Set to Keep Surging Common Dreams · 8h ago
- Health insurance Marketplace plans likely to get more expensive in 2027 Wyoming Public Media · 8h ago
- Springbuk by Truven: Employee Health Trends Report Finds 7.1% Rise in Employer Healthcare Costs for 2025 PR Newswire · 8h ago
- 2026 Healthcare Cost Trends: Medical and Pharmacy Costs Remain High Lockton · 8h ago
- Health insurance rates expected to climb again for Minnesotans in 2027 MPR News · 8h ago
- How health care costs are undermining America’s public-sector employers STAT · 8h ago
- Employer health costs: Why it could be another tough year Axios · 8h ago
The obvious questions
What was the increase in employer healthcare costs for 2025?
Employer healthcare costs rose by 7.1% in 2025.
Which regions are expected to see health insurance rate increases in 2027?
Minnesotans are expected to see health insurance rate increases in 2027.
Which sector is particularly affected by rising healthcare costs?
Public-sector employers are particularly affected by rising healthcare costs.
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