SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KFVS) - If you get health insurance through your employer, you can expect to pay as much as 6.5 percent more next year for premiums.

That estimate factors in cost-reduction measures by employers, according to a national survey by Mercer .

2026 is projected to be the fourth year in a row for a price hike in job-based health insurance.

According to Mercer, the increase is due to a rise in the cost of services and more people using them.

With premiums expected to rise, finding a plan that works at an affordable price will be a priority for people around the country.

For Illinoisians, changes coming to a state program could be a help.

Get Covered Illinois is a state-based insurance marketplace that lets people compare health plans and get financial assistance for in

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