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Large employers expect their healthcare benefit costs will surpass $15,000 per employee in 2021, although the coronavirus pandemic has many organizations questioning what the total impact will be on their overall costs, according to new data from the Business Group on Health’s annual survey.
The rising costs come as employers commit to expanded virtual care options offered to employees next year, with other plans for improved mental health and emotional well-being benefits.
Amanda Schiavo is an associate editor of Employee Benefit News. Follow her on Twitter at @SchiavoAmanda.
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