Aon plc said U.S. employer health care costs are projected to rise 9.5% in 2027, pushing average costs above $19,000 per employee. The projection would mark the fourth consecutive year of elevated health care cost increases approaching double digits. Aon said higher medical utilization, the growing prevalence of chronic conditions and an increase in high-cost claims are contributing to the rise in health care spending. Prescription drug costs are also a significant factor, particularly as employers see greater use of specialty medications and GLP-1 treatments. Aon based its projections on its Health Value Initiative database, which includes health care costs and benefit designs from more than 1,100 U.S. employers representing 7.9 million employees and $135 billion in 2026 health care spending.
Aon PLCAon's projection of rising healthcare costs highlights demand for its consulting and data services.
