eHealth survey: 54% of small, mid-sized employers face 10%+ health plan premium increases for 2027

• eHealth research found 54% of small and mid-sized employers expect 2027 group premium increases of 10% or more.
• More than 20% reported expected increases of at least 15%; 80% of those facing hikes were surprised by the magnitude.
• About 73% are weighing dropping traditional coverage; 85% of that group cited cost as the main driver.
• Rising interest in alternatives; 57% were familiar with CHOICE arrangements, up from 46% a year earlier.
• Employers flagged sustainability risk; 85% worried they cannot afford to offer group coverage within three years.

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