Health Insurance Costs Rise Sharply, Increasing Financial Burden on Workers and Employers
U.S. health insurance costs are expected to rise by 6.7% in 2026, reaching at least $18,500 per employee—the largest annual increase in 15 years—according to a Mercer report cited by The Kobeissi Letter. Employers and workers face growing financial pressure as deductibles, copays, and premium contributions are projected to rise significantly.
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