Health care costs are projected to increase more sharply in 2026 than they have in over a decade. Mercer forecasts a 6.5% average rise in total health benefit costs per employee, while other reports predict even higher increases of 7–8.5%. This means both employers and employees are likely to see higher premiums, deductibles, and copays — making strategic benefits planning more important than ever.
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