Health insurance premiums increased for 81% of respondents, according to a NAREIM member pulse survey conducted between January 5 and January 26, 2026.
Despite the increase, 88% of respondents kept their medical carrier rather than switching.
Nearly 75% of employees are very satisfied or satisfied with their current medical insurance offerings, with Blue Cross Blue Shield cited as the most common health care provider among respondents.
Among medium-sized companies, just over half (54%) of respondents had medium rates of participation, where 71% to 85% of employees enrolled in the company health plan.
Medium-sized group employers covers 81% of the premium (employer portion) on average (between 69%-92%).
Small group employers cover 67% of the premium (employer portion) on average (between 58%-81%).
About This Survey
A total of 20 member organizations submitted data in this member survey; 16 responses were analyzed for those with domestic US programs only.
Note: Access to this specific survey's complete results is restricted to Executive Officers and Talent Management professionals within NAREIM member firms.
To access survey, please contact NAREIM CEO Reesa Fischer at rfischer@nareim.org.