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Asia Pacific medical plan costs to rise 11.3% in 2026, driven by chronic illness and drug prices, per Aon report.
Asia Pacific employee medical plan costs are projected to rise 11.3% in 2026, stabilizing after two years of steep increases, according to Aon’s 2026 Global Medical Trend Rates Report.
The global average is expected at 9.8%.
Key markets like China, India, Singapore, the Philippines, and Vietnam may see lower increases due to reduced healthcare utilization and growing wellbeing initiatives.
Cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal conditions, and cancer remain top cost drivers, fueled by chronic illness, rising drug costs, and medical technology.
Employers are adopting flexible benefits, cost controls, and prevention programs targeting inactivity, stress, and metabolic risks.
Aon urges strategic planning, data use, and local tendering to sustain benefits amid evolving healthcare demands.
Los costos de los planes médicos de Asia Pacífico aumentarán un 11.3% en 2026, impulsados por las enfermedades crónicas y los precios de los medicamentos, según un informe de Aon.