When you enroll in a 2026 health insurance plan this fall, don’t be surprised if you see a significant increase in your premium, whether you get coverage from your employer or on the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
Large employers expect health care costs for employee coverage to rise by a median 9% in 2026, according to the Business Group on Health. “This is the highest single-year forecast in more than a decade,” says Ellen Kelsay, BGH president and CEO.
