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Healthcare Costs Projected to Rise Sharply in 2027

Updated 2026-09-02 17:25 UTC 1 source Negative

Employer health benefit costs are expected to increase by the highest degree in over two decades next year, according to new projections. The financial consulting firm Mercer estimates a 8.2 percent rise in annual employer health benefits.

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The cost of employer health benefits is projected to jump by the highest degree in more than 20 years next year, according to new projections released this week. Estimates released by the financial consulting firm Mercer project that annual employer health benefit costs will go up by 8.2 percent in
2026-09-02 17:09 UTC
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