Health Insurance Premiums To Rise Well Above Inflation For Most

Most Americans enrolled in employer-sponsored commercial insurance, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act exchanges will see their premiums increase in 2026 well in excess of general inflation or the consumer price index. Additionally, out-of-pocket costs for patients will go up for most, including deductibles and co-payments.

Workers with employer-sponsored health insurance can expect in 2026 to spend on…