+60%
Growth in LSA claim volume
Total claims rose from roughly 550,000 in 2025 to 880,000+ in 2026 year-to-date, reflecting more employees using their LSAs—not just more claims per person.
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An Early Look
Total claims rose from roughly 550,000 in 2025 to 880,000+ in 2026 year-to-date, reflecting more employees using their LSAs—not just more claims per person.
Median funding per employee per year rose 12%, up from $660—returning to the $750 median reported in 2024.
The highest average participation of any budget range—higher funding alone isn’t what drives participation.
Programs with both Marketplace and Debit Card enabled had 240%+ more claims than programs with neither.
Even as claims grew and diversified, most continued to fall within eligibility rules.
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2026 Edition
While the 2027 report is on its way, the 2026 Benchmark is ready now. Compare benefit trends year-over-year and uncover the key metrics and strategic shifts that reveal how leading employers continue to evolve their total rewards strategies.
Customer Stories
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“In less than a year, the results have been very strong. We now have a solution that’s intuitive, accessible, and truly supporting our care team members in their day-to-day lives.”
“If there are any things we can have so that people have more flexibility to move around the world, that’s one of the things we’re trying to do. Espresa helps us avoid having 10- or 15-point solutions that only a fraction of employees use.”
“Launching recognition on the same platform as LSA let us move fast and build momentum. We weren’t just introducing a new program—we were amplifying a culture of appreciation and engagement with tools our teams were already using.”
“Espresa isn’t just a platform—it’s our engagement amplifier. Employees come for one thing and stay for everything else.”
“I have employees coming to me with ideas on what they want to see. That’s how you know a program is really taking off.”
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