Employer health premiums will rise almost 5% in 2027, forecasters predict

By Allison Bell

News June 29, 2026 at 03:52 PM

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The most recent figures based on actual data are for 2024.
In 2024, employers spent spent $753 billion on health benefits.
In 2034, employer spending on health benefits could rise to $1.2 trillion.

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