eHealth survey: 54% of small, mid-sized employers face 10%+ health plan premium increases for 2027
EHTH•Concerns about long-term sustainability
Employers flagged sustainability risk; 85% worried they cannot afford to offer group coverage within three years.
Interest rises in alternative arrangements
Rising interest in alternatives was also noted; 57% were familiar with CHOICE arrangements, up from 46% a year earlier.
Employers consider dropping traditional coverage
About 73% are weighing dropping traditional coverage; 85% of that group cited cost as the main driver.
Survey finds higher premium increases expected for 2027
eHealth research found that 54% of small and mid-sized employers expect 2027 group premium increases of 10% or more.
More than 20% reported expected increases of at least 15%; 80% of those facing hikes were surprised by the magnitude.
