Employer health costs to top $17,000 per employee in 2026

By Alan Goforth

News September 11, 2025 at 09:20 AM

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Aon projects a 9.5% increase in 2026, marking the third consecutive year with price hikes approaching double digits.
The continued rise in chronic and high-cost conditions remain primary drivers of escalating medical costs in the United States.
Prescription drug spending also is rising, driven by greater use of costly brand-name and specialty medications.

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