US employer healthcare costs to rise 9.5 percent in 2027
U.S. employer healthcare costs are projected to rise 9.5 percent next year, pushing averages above $19,000 per employee. Increased medical use and high-priced drugs drive the near double-digit increases for a fourth straight year.
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Employer healthcare costs in the United States will rise 9.5% in 2027, pushing average expenses above $19,000 per employee, according to AON PLC-CLASS A. This increase marks the fourth consecutive year of near double-digit climbs for corporate health plans. Surging medical use and spending on high-priced drugs are driving the financial pressure.
