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Corporate medical plans in Colombia would rise 9.3% in 2027, according to Aon

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The costs of medical plans that companies offer their employees in Colombia would rise 9.3% in 2027, according to Aon projections included in its Global Medical Trend Rates Report 2027. The increase would outpace expected general inflation and pressure organizations' budgets. Aon attributes the pressure to conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular and infectious diseases, as well as risk factors including obesity, hypertension and physical inactivity. The figure for Colombia is below the Latin America and Caribbean average (10.4%) and above the global average (9%).

In 40 seconds

  • Aon projects a 9.3% increase in corporate medical plans in Colombia for 2027, above expected inflation.
  • The report cites cancer, cardiovascular and infectious diseases as the main spending pressures.
  • Colombia is below the regional average (10.4%) and above the global average (9%); Brazil 11.1%, Argentina 29.5% and Chile 7.5%.
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