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Health Insurance Costs Set to Surge to 15-Year Highs

Originally Published 4 months ago — by Fortune

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Health insurance costs in the U.S. are set to rise by the largest percentage in 15 years in 2025, driven by higher healthcare prices and increased utilization, prompting many employers to implement cost-shifting strategies like higher deductibles, which will also impact employees' out-of-pocket expenses.

US Health Insurance Costs Set to Rise Significantly Next Year

Originally Published 4 months ago — by CNN

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Employers are preparing for the steepest rise in health benefit costs in 15 years for 2026, with workers expected to pay 6-7% more on premiums, often offset by higher deductibles and copays, driven by increased healthcare prices, higher utilization, and specific cost drivers like cancer treatments and expensive drugs.