All employers, from small to large, have grown to expect annual increases in costs for health care premiums. Although these costs have been outpacing inflation every year, they have recently stabilized. Depending on the source, with large employers as an example, the annual increase is anywhere from 3.9 percent (Mercer) to 6.5 percent (AON). The options you as an employer choose will help you mitigate or control your health care costs.  We list some of those options for managing rising health … [Read more...]