UnitedHealth employer plan costs driven by No Surprises Act system

By Allison Bell

News July 16, 2026 at 02:22 PM

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Daniel Kueter, a UnitedHealthcare executive, said the company had expected costs to increase 11%.
Actual increases have been higher.
The causes include provider coding intensity and rising prescription drug costs.

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