Employer Healthcare Trends
Why Employer Healthcare Costs Keep Rising in 2026
The 9% Reality: Why Employer Healthcare Costs Keep Outpacing Inflation in 2026 For the third consecutive year, employer-sponsored healthcare costs have exceeded projections. Business Group on Health’s 2026 Employer Health Care Strategy Survey—covering 121 large employers providing coverage for approximately 7.4 million people—reports a median cost trend of 9% for 2026, dropping to 7.6% […]
