New West Health–Gallup data show fewer than half of Americans can consistently afford care and prescriptions, with widening disparities across income, age, and racial groups.
"In stop-loss, we're seeing average premium increases in the mid-teens, in some cases, above 20%," William Ziebell, the chief executive officer of Gallagher's employee benefits consulting and brokerage business said.
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Some insurers and TPAs do simply refuse to provide data, but, much more often, they will put up less obvious barriers, according to one House committee witness.
As medical and pharmacy expenses climb, large employers are adjusting plan design, limiting drug spending growth and expanding targeted support like caregiving and financial wellness benefits.
