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Early responses to the survey indicate an average increase of 8% in 2013 – compared with increases of just 6.1% in 2011 and 5.7% in 2012 – if employers do not make any changes to their plans. After changes, the survey indicates costs will rise by 6.5%. Nearly six out of 10 employers (58%) reported planning to shift more expenses to employees in 2013 in order to minimize cost increases. Among small employers – those with under 500 employees – 16% intend to terminate their plans when the health care reforms are implemented, compared with only 6% of larger employers. These results are based on the early responses of roughly 2,000 employers received by Mercer through September 4. Kristen Heinzinger
Early responses to the survey indicate an average increase of 8% in 2013 – compared with increases of just 6.1% in 2011 and 5.7% in 2012 – if employers do not make any changes to their plans. After changes, the survey indicates costs will rise by 6.5%.
Nearly six out of 10 employers (58%) reported planning to shift more expenses to employees in 2013 in order to minimize cost increases.
Among small employers – those with under 500 employees – 16% intend to terminate their plans when the health care reforms are implemented, compared with only 6% of larger employers.
These results are based on the early responses of roughly 2,000 employers received by Mercer through September 4.
Kristen Heinzinger
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