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What percentage increase are employer-sponsored health insurance premiums expected to rise in 2026?

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Mercer surveyed 2,400 employers in mid-2025 and projected workers will pay 6-7% more for their share of premiums in 2026, double the 2.9% inflation rate. Employers absorb some costs but typically pass...

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