If you’re a business leader in Arizona, you’ve likely felt the tremors of rising healthcare costs—and you’re not alone. Across the country, employers are facing the steepest increases in health insurance premiums in over 15 years. The headlines are clear: this isn’t a blip. It’s the new normal.

At AZ Blue, we’re seeing the data firsthand. More people are getting more care that is more expensive. National industry experts are seeing the same thing. From 2023 to 2026, Price Waterhouse Coopers projects a nearly 38% cumulative increase in national medical costs.

And while we are all bracing for impact, we’re taking action to help protect our members and employer partners.

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