Health Care Costs Projected to Spike in 2026

A new Mercer survey projects that employer health benefit costs will rise 6.5% in 2026, marking the sharpest increase in 15 years. The report cites provider consolidation, inflation, rising medical wages and new technologies as key drivers. While many companies are pursuing cost-saving strategies, employees may still face higher deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.