Medical costs
Cost of RevenueAnalysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionCost of Revenue
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ3 2025
How to read this metric
An increase relative to premiums suggests rising healthcare utilization or medical inflation, which can compress profit margins.
Detailed definition
Reflects the direct expenses incurred for medical claims, healthcare services, and pharmacy benefits provided to insuran...
Peer comparison
Standard for health insurers; directly comparable to medical loss ratios at peer companies.
Metric ID:
is_unh_medical_costsBusiness Segments
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Product Breakdown
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Medical costs at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does medical costs mean?
- The total costs paid out for member healthcare claims and services.