Health insurance premiums are poised to rise quickly due to more Americans using pricey new drugs for weight loss and cognitive disorders, industry insiders say. Here’s what you need to know about the factors driving premium increases and the impact on American health care costs:

Premium increase projections

PwC predicts fastest growth since 2012:

Pharmaceutical price drivers

High-cost drugs entering market causing increases:

Key cost factors

Multiple drivers contributing to premium increases:

Obamacare marketplace impacts

Tax credit expiration threatens major increases:

KFF analysis on premium increases

Independent think tank projects significant marketplace impacts:

Mental health treatment costs

Post-pandemic surge in behavioral health claims:

Weight loss drug impact

GLP-1 medications driving significant cost increases:

Drug manufacturer responses

Companies defend pricing while seeking expanded coverage:

Spending projections

Massive increases in GLP-1 drug expenditures:

Insurance industry outlook

Claims data reveals multiple cost pressures:

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