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Board hears Aon on rising healthcare costs, approves VSP and New York Life renewals

San Francisco Health Service System Board · February 12, 2026
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Summary

Aon presented drivers of a projected 9.5% national healthcare trend and flagged sharp GLP-1 pharmacy cost growth; the board approved VSP 2027 vision rates and New York Life renewals for life and disability products by unanimous roll call.

Aon actuaries briefed the San Francisco Health Service System board on national and plan‑level cost drivers for the 2027 rates and benefits cycle, emphasizing a multi‑factor trend environment and rapid pharmacy growth.

Chris Bridal of Aon summarized eight enduring cost drivers and said national trend for 2027 is projected at 9.5 percent, with price accounting for roughly 40 percent of that trend, utilization about 35 percent and service mix about 25 percent. He highlighted specialty and…

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