Health insurance rates are likely to rise significantly in 2026, say employers, insurance brokers and industry experts. This projection is expected to become a painful reality for employers — ...

Employers in the U.S. are facing the steepest health care cost spike in 15 years – with a wave of actuarial reports predicting an average 9 to 9.5 percent jump next year. This trend is starting to ...

State Rep. Meredith Craig writes about a bill she introduced to incentivize employers contributing to employees' individual health insurance policies.

After payroll, health insurance is the biggest expense for small businesses, and increases in health-care costs tend to hit smaller companies especially hard. For companies with 10 to 199 workers, the ...

Small business owners are facing rapidly rising healthcare costs and need creative strategies to stay competitive without breaking the bank. Navigating healthcare options is more complex than ever, ...

Some small business owners say they are facing their own affordability crisis because of higher tariff, health insurance and energy costs. Shirley Modlin, who owns 3D Design and Manufacturing in ...