• WTW projects U.S. employer healthcare costs will rise 11.1% in 2027 before plan changes.
• Even with plan changes, costs are expected to increase 9.7%, the fastest pace since the early 2000s.
• Pharmacy costs are forecast to rise 11.5% in 2026, up from 9% in 2025.
• Significant healthcare program changes will be necessary within three years for 49% of employers, up from 34% last year.
• By 2028, 85% of employers plan or are considering shifting costs through employee premium contributions, versus 44% currently doing so.

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