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Firms may shrink healthcare plans to avoid 11.1% cost bump, WTW says

Companies are considering trimming their healthcare costs by restricting eligibility and having workers pay more out-of-pocket expenses, experts say.

Companies are considering trimming their healthcare costs by restricting eligibility and having workers pay more out-of-pocket expenses, experts say.

BELLINGS Intelligence Score: 18

Why it matters

Employers adjusting healthcare plans to avoid a significant cost increase is a notable operational response with moderate relevance to corporate credit costs and employee benefits, but it does not directly alter credit market conditions or regulatory frameworks.

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