Results of Our Survey on 2027 Projected Health Plan Cost Trends

Segal Webinar
Thursday, July 23
1 pm–2 pm ET

Register now for a complimentary webinar so you can be among the first to see results from the 2027 Segal Health Plan Cost Trend Survey, our 30^th 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.

Attend the presentation to learn:

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!

Register for the webinar

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 and have an opportunity to ask them questions during the webinar.

The presenters

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

Jason Jossie, ASA, MAAA
Vice President and Consulting Actuary

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

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

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