Mercer report: Health Trends 2026
The underlying drivers of higher costs – including increased utilisation from higher incidence of health conditions and more advanced technologies – remain firmly in place.
The report also finds that gaps remain in areas such as mental health, reproductive health and support for the ageing workforce.
Read the full report to find out:
- Insurers are forecasting an 11% year-over-year cost increase for medical plan claims per person.
- This marks the sixth straight year of double-digit rises.
- 50% of insurers globally typically cover mental health counselling.
- 23% of insurers cover hearing aids.
- 76% of insurers are concerned about inefficient and wasteful care, making plans unaffordable over the next three years.
Supplied by REBA Associate Member, Mercer
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