According to an annual survey by the National Business Group on Health, the percentage increase in health care benefit costs that large companies will see next year is similar to 5% cost increases employers have experienced for five years. Since employers generally cover about 70% of worker costs, employees’ 30% share in 2018 will be approximately $4,400, which includes premium and out-of-pocket expenses.

More information about survey results can be obtained at https://www.businessgrouphealth.org/news/nbgh-news/press-releases/press-release-details/?ID=334.