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Employer Health Premiums Projected to Rise Sharply in 2027

Employer Health Premiums Projected to Rise Sharply in 2027

Premium increases for 2027 reflect structural cost-shifting rather than isolated utilization spikes. Observational plan filings and KFF trend data show consistent double-digit pressures in select sectors. Evidence quality is moderate, relying on projections and filings rather than completed RCTs.

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Next steps include state-level rate review filings due in late 2025 and potential federal scrutiny of hospital market power. Absent policy changes, out-of-pocket maximums for workers are likely to exceed $9,000 per person by 2028.

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KFF: Average family premium will exceed $26,500 by 2027 open enrollment, a >8% increase from 2026.

Sources (3)

  • [1]
    STAT News(https://www.statnews.com/2026/09/28/health-insurance-premiums-soar-2027-quorum-health-nonprofit-conversion/)
  • [2]
    KFF 2024 Employer Health Benefits Survey(https://www.kff.org/health-policy/report/2024-employer-health-benefits-survey/)
  • [3]
    CMS National Health Expenditure Projections(https://www.cms.gov/research-statistics-data-and-systems/statistics-trends-and-reports/nationalhealthexpenddata)