Post by B Well

Employers are passing more healthcare costs to employees. It's just a fact. Mercer’s July 2025 analysis shows a clear shift: after healthcare costs jumped 4.5% in 2024 and are expected to climb another 5.8% this year, 51% of employers are preparing to shift more costs onto employees by 2026. For PEOs and employers, this trend poses a double-edged sword: • Yes, cost-sharing can help balance budgets. • But it risks employee dissatisfaction, lower plan engagement, and higher turnover — especially in industries already battling retention challenges. This is where solutions like B Well fit naturally. By combining level-funded group plans (predictable monthly costs, refund potential) with concierge navigation and automated administration, we help employers manage rising costs without simply pushing the burden to workers. For PEOs, this means offering clients a competitive edge: cost control and improved employee experience, under one unified benefits stack.