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Employer health costs are poised to see their biggest jump in over two decades

A Marsh survey of more than 1,800 employers found the expected increase would be the largest since 2003

Marsh, the benefits consultant, is projecting an 8.2% increase in employer-sponsored health insurance costs in 2027 — the largest annual jump in more than two decades, according to The Washington Post.

The consulting firm polled more than 1,800 employers on what they expect to spend on health coverage in 2027. That 8.2% figure — the steepest since 2003 — reflects what employers expect to pay after making changes to their health plans. Without any benefit cuts, the average cost per worker is projected to climb 11%, according to the New York........

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