Archived Insight | September 27, 2016

2017 Health Plan Cost Trend Survey

Health benefit plan cost trend rates for 2017 are projected to be similar to prior levels for most medical plan options. However, carved-out prescription drug benefit cost trends for active populations continue to increase at double-digit rates, according to forecasts compiled in the 2017 Segal Health Plan Cost Trend Survey, our 20th annual survey of managed care organizations, health insurers, pharmacy benefit managers and third-party administrators.

Get the Publication

Download Now

Have questions? We have answers.

See how we can help. 

Speak With Us

See more insights

Hispanic Senior Man Having A Routince Checkup With An Asian Nurse

ACA's Preventive Services Mandate Challenged

Learn about the implications for non-grandfathered group health plans of a recent appellate court ruling.
US Supreme Court Building With People On Steps

SCOTUS Decision Impacts Regulations Affecting Benefit Plans

40-year-old Chevron doctrine overturned by SCOTUS: Our latest insight provides key takeaways on the decision and its impact on plan sponsors.
Young Couple Reviewing Documents

Spotlight on High-Cost Claims in Q3 2024 Trends

Health plan sponsors: High-cost claimants are major drivers of cost trend. Get 5 cost-management strategies and more in our short Q3 2024 insight.

This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax or investment advice. You are encouraged to discuss the issues raised here with your legal, tax and other advisors before determining how the issues apply to your specific situations.