Health Issues Are Starting Earlier in the Workforce. Here’s How Employers Can Respond
Employer health benefits costs are rising faster than inflation and wage growth, putting continued pressure on employersponsored plans. According to KFF’s 2025 Employer Health Benefits Survey, peremployee benefit costs increased 6% in 2025, with another 6.5% increase projected for 2026, according to the 2025 Employer Health Benefits Survey by KFF. New research from the Health Action Council, a nonprofit employer coalition, and UnitedHealthcare show that serious health conditions are appearing
