Employer health costs jump 7.9% in 2026: 5 report findings

(By: Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review)

The average American covered by an employer health plan is projected to spend $8,460 on healthcare this year, up from $7,838 in 2025, according to Milliman’s 2026 Medical Index released May 20. Continue reading here…

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