MEA: Aon forecasts 15.3% average increase in medical plan costs in the region for 2026

Published on October 16, 2025
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) is forecast to see net medical trend rates higher in 2026 than in 2025 (7.6% in 2026 vs 7.3% in 2025), according to Aon, a leading global professional services firm,
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