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Aon: U.S. Employer Health Care Costs Expected to Rise 9.5 Percent in 2026
Prnewswireยท 2025-09-10 13:00
Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation CHICAGO, Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, revealed today that U.S. employer health care costs are projected to rise 9.5 percent* in 2026, exceeding $17,000 per employee. This marks the third consecutive year of elevated health care cost trends near double digits. The continued rise in chronic conditions, such as musculoskeletal and cardiovascular disease, alongside an increase in high-cost conditions like ...