A recent survey highlights a significant rise in health care costs for employers. They predict an 8.2% increase in 2027 compared to this year’s expenses for employer-sponsored health insurance. This marks the largest anticipated increase in over twenty years.
Conducted by the consulting firm Marsh, the survey involved over 1,800 employers. The responses revealed several factors contributing to the rising costs of health insurance. This expected increase surpasses any since 2003, indicating a substantial financial shift for businesses and their employees.