Medical spending has climbed as patients use more healthcare services, chronic conditions become more prevalent and the number of high-cost claims increases, Aon said. Healthcare costs for employers are set to rise by near double digits for a fourth straight year in 2027.
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US employer healthcare costs set to rise 9.5% in 2027, Aon says
August 21, 2026Medical spending has climbed as patients use more healthcare services, chronic conditions become more prevalent and the number of high-cost claims increases, Aon said. Healthcare costs for employers are set to rise by near double digits for a fourth straight year in 2027.