Core Insights - Annual premiums for U.S. families with employer-sponsored health insurance in 2025 increased by 6% to nearly $27,000, indicating a significant rise in healthcare costs driven by higher spending on popular weight-loss treatments and other prescription drugs [1] Summary by Category Health Insurance Premiums - The average annual premium for families with employer-sponsored health insurance reached almost $27,000 in 2025, marking a 6% increase from the previous year [1] Factors Influencing Costs - The rise in premiums is attributed to increased expenditures on popular weight-loss treatments and other prescription medications, reflecting changing healthcare spending patterns [1]