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.

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