Webinars and Events | July 23, 2026

Survey Results on 2027 Projected Health Plan Cost Trends

In this webinar, Segal experts share the results from the 2027 Segal Health Plan Cost Trend Survey, our 30th annual survey of health insurers, managed care organizations, PBMs and TPAs on their trend projections for next year, some of which are approaching 15-year highs!

Data from the survey, which we conducted during late spring to summer 2026, is invaluable as you plan your organization’s 2027 healthcare coverage. The survey respondents represent a substantial portion of the commercial insured and self-insured markets.

Survey Results on 2027 Projected Health Plan Cost Trends

You will learn about:

  • The 2027 projected cost trends for medical plans (PPO/POS plans, HMO/EPO plans and HDHPs), outpatient and specialty prescription drugs, dental plans, vision plans and plans covering Medicare-eligible retirees
  • The impact on medical trends of utilization and price inflation for hospital and physician services
  • The top five strategies plan sponsors are using this year to manage medical plan costs — including site-of-care steerage, a strategy that’s new to the list — and the top five strategies for managing pharmacy costs
  • Actual allowed health cost trends for 2025 based on respondents’ group health plan experience, information that helps put trend projections in context
  • And much more!

In addition to learning about trend forecasts, you’ll see data about actual trends from Segal’s SHAPE data warehouse.

You’ll also gain insights into health plan cost trends and cost drivers from our subject matter experts.

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Sarah Gunderson Sarah Gunderson

Sarah Gunderson, MSHI, RN, NI-BC
Vice President, Clinical Consulting

Jason Jossie Jason Jossie

Jason Jossie, ASA, MAAA
Vice President and Consulting Actuary

Eric Miller Eric Miller

Eric Miller, FSA, CERA, MAAA
Vice President and Consulting Actuary

Matthew Nguyen Matthew Nguyen

Matthew Nguyen, PharmD, BCPS
Vice President and Consultant, Healthcare Informatics

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