Aon projects US employer health costs to rise 9.5% in 2027, topping $19,000 per employee
Key points
- Aon projects US employer health-care costs to rise 9.5% in 2027, to above $19,000 per employee, before employers' cost-management efforts
- Aon says employees are expected to pay an average $5,297 in 2026, including $3,130 in payroll contributions and $2,167 out of pocket
- Employee out-of-pocket costs are up 10.2% from 2025
Aon projects US employers' health-care costs will rise 9.5% in 2027, pushing average costs above $19,000 per employee, before employers' cost-management efforts, according to a company release. Aon said employees are expected to pay an average $5,297 in 2026, including $3,130 in payroll contributions and $2,167 out of pocket, up 10.2% from 2025.
What employers should do
- Reference this projection in 2027 benefits budgeting and review changes in employee cost-sharing
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