Benefitfocus State of Employee Benefits Report 2026

Real benefits data, real employee behavior.

Based on real enrollment and claims data, the Benefitfocus State of Employee BenefitsTM Report reveals the cost drivers and behaviors shaping benefits programs. This data highlights opportunities that are intended to help employers and brokers implement strategies to improve health and financial outcomes.  

 

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2025 state of employee benefits report
2025 state of employee benefits report

State of Employee Benefits Report 2026 

The Benefitfocus State of Employee Benefits Report 2026 is almost here! We’ve analyzed our clients’ enrollment and claims data to identify three cost drivers that are impacting benefits programs – sub-optimal health care usage, chronic conditions management and rising pharmacy spend. 

Our report dives into each cost driver, along with practical tips to manage them in your benefits strategy. Overall trends and benchmarking data on offerings and enrollment are included to help employers and their brokers compare their benefits programs.

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State of Employee Benefits 2026 Highlights

Learn some of the key trends we cover in this year’s State of Employee Benefits 2026 Report. Trends include the average medical and pharmacy spend increase for Benefitfocus customers and the cost impact of the leading chronic condition.

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State of Employee Benefits 2026 Preview: Key Insights on Three Cost Drivers

See key statistics from each cost driver, such as non-emergent visits to the emergency department and the percentage of prescription spend on specialty drugs. We also provide cost-savings opportunities you can implement in your current benefits program.

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