Aon plc reports slowing medical cost growth in APAC, driven by China and India
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What happened
Aon plc projected that medical cost growth in the Asia Pacific region will slow for the second consecutive year, though it will still significantly exceed general inflation. The net medical trend rate in APAC is expected to drop from 8.9% in 2026 to 7.2% in 2027. This regional decline is largely attributed to China and India, which are projected to see their medical trend rates decrease by 1.8 and 1.4 percentage points, respectively.
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Why it matters
Despite the slowing growth, the medical trend rate remains more than three times the forecast for APAC general inflation. This indicates that organizations must manage rising costs while protecting the value of employee benefits.
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Healthcare costs might decrease in India, potentially affecting the demand for medical services.