2026 Employee Benefits Market Outlook

What’s happening in the market?

The employee benefits health insurance market continues to face mounting pressure as costs rise and workforce expectations evolve. Heading into 2026, employers are preparing for another year of cost increases—often projected in the 6.5-10% range—driven by persistent inflation, higher healthcare utilization, escalating specialty and gene therapy drug costs, and ongoing inefficiencies within the healthcare delivery system.

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