Self-insurance in the private sector has steadily risen over the past two decades, including among small businesses.

The percentage of companies opting for self-funded health insurance rose from 28.5 percent in 1996 to 39 percent in 2015, according to a recent study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute.

The most recent years of records indicate the trend has accelerated, particularly among mid-sized businesses.

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