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KFF

US health policy research foundation

Business · Family health insurance costs surge 9% as 2027 hikes loom

Workers on family health insurance plans paid an average of $7,471 in premiums in 2026, a 9% increase from the previous year, according to a new KFF survey. The rise outpaces wage growth of 3.7%, and new projections from PwC and Aon suggest another 9% to 9.5% jump in 2027, threatening to deepen financial strain on households and businesses alike.