Employer health insurance costs are projected to rise 8.2% in 2027

By: Rob Capone, Senior Employee Benefits Consultant  If you’re preparing for your 2027 health insurance renewal, there’s one number you need to know: 8.2%. That’s the average increase U.S. employers project in health benefit cost per employee for 2027, according to Marsh’s 2026 National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans. It’s the highest increase since 2003. […]

How Pennsylvania Employers Can Reduce Health Insurance Costs Without Cutting Benefits

By Rob Capone, Senior Employee Benefits Consultant, JS Benefits Group Pennsylvania employers continue to face pressure from rising health insurance costs. When a renewal comes in higher than expected, the conversation often turns immediately to higher deductibles, increased employee contributions, or reducing coverage. Those are not the only options. There are several strategies Pennsylvania employers […]