News Summary

• In 2026, the price of health insurance is set to jump at a rate we haven’t seen in 15 years.
• A survey of more than 1,700 organizations found that the price tag on health benefits per employee is likely to rise 6.5% on average next year.
• The uptick will mark the fourth straight year of price increases and the largest increase in health insurance costs since 2010.
• There are some simple ways that you can help protect yourself — and your wallet — from the extra ding on your paycheck.