2025 Midyear Benefits Trends to Monitor
Employer-sponsored benefits have been undergoing rapid and complex transformation. Whether due to the ripple effects of global trade policies or the accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI),employers are navigating a benefits environment shaped by economic uncertainty, political shifts and medical innovation. At the same time, employees are facing mounting pressures—including rising health care costs and growing mental and financial strain—prompting organizations to rethink how they support workforce well-being.
Understanding the latest benefits trends can help employers evaluate their offerings to best meet employee needs, respond effectively to their challenges and gain a competitive edge over competitors. This article explores the latest benefit trends to watch in the second half of 2025, discussing how they will likely impact employers and exploring how savvy organizations can address them.
Key 2025 Midyear Benefits Trends to Monitor
Specialty Drug Markets Continue to Expand
Impact of the Trump Administration on Health Care
Economic Uncertainty Takes a Toll on Workers’ Financial and Mental Well-Being
PBMs and Price Transparency Continue to Face Reform Debate
How AI Is Changing Benefits
Implications of Tariffs on Health Care and Employer-sponsored Coverage
Rising Health Care Costs and 2026 Predictions
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