Healthcare costs surging? See how your strategy compares to peers

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Jul 31, 2026, 3:11:21 PM (2 days ago) Jul 31
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Gallagher Insurance, Risk Management and Consulting | AJG United States

The 2026 US Benefits Benchmarks Report is here

Rising healthcare costs, specialty drug spending and expanding leave requirements are forcing employers to rethink their benefits strategies.

Our latest survey of 3,717 organizations nationwide found that:  
  • 36% reported health plan premium increases of 10%+
  • 78% expect healthcare costs to increase in 2026
  • 66% rank specialty drugs among their top cost management challenges
  • 57% cite leave compliance as a major concern

At the same time, employers are balancing cost pressures with the need to attract, retain and support top talent.

The 2026 US Benefits Benchmarks Report provides data-driven insights and benchmarks across:
  • Medical benefits
  • Pharmacy benefit management
  • Voluntary benefits
  • Wellbeing initiatives
  • Absence management strategies
Whether you're evaluating your current approach or planning for the year ahead, this report can help you understand how your organization's benefits strategy compares with employers across the country.
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