Health insurance costs rise in 2026
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Health insurance rates are likely to rise significantly in 2026, say employers, insurance brokers and industry experts. This projection is expected to become a painful reality for employers — especially small businesses — many of whom have shouldered ...
Rising premiums are draining budgets and weakening competitiveness, but new benefit models offer practical ways to control costs and stay competitive.
It’s a never-ending battle for Rebecca Kasavich, owner of Copies at Carson, to fund health insurance for workers at her commercial print shop in Pittsburgh’s South Side. About 15 years ago, she made employees pay into their plans for the first time ...
Pete Bitar has big plans to build a line of electric flying passenger cars through his Anderson-based startup, LEO Flight Corp. But to attract the best workers, he wants to offer a competitive health insurance plan without breaking the bank. In checking ...
Virginia and Michael McGrath were surprised in late November when the retired West Islip couple got a letter notifying them that their health insurance bill would rise about 20% next year. Their plan with EmblemHealth will cost $862 per month starting ...