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Almost Half of Big US Employers Plan to Make Workers Pay More for Healthcare
HR Dive·Thursday, 18 June 2026
A Mercer survey found that nearly half of large US employers plan to raise healthcare costs for their workers. Employers are also starting to drop coverage for GLP-1 weight loss drugs and are exploring non-traditional insurance plans to cut costs. This is part of a broader push by companies to manage rising healthcare expenses.
Why It Matters
This trend shows how employer-provided health benefits are shrinking globally. It's a signal for HR professionals and employees everywhere about where workplace benefits are heading.
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