Brown & Brown sees 2027 maternity billing shift raising cost forecasting challenges for employers
BRO•Brown & Brown says maternity care billing will shift from bundled fees to itemized charges on January 1, 2027, making employer cost forecasting more challenging. Financial effects remain uncertain pending final coding, reimbursement and implementation guidance.
1. Billing changes in 2027
Maternity care billing is set to shift from bundled fees to itemized charges on January 1, 2027, increasing cost forecasting challenges for employer health plans. Greater pricing transparency could improve visibility into care utilization, while separate billing could bring cost volatility and fragmented care.
2. Employer planning
Employers should strengthen claims analytics and reassess reimbursement strategies to manage maternity spending under the new framework. Financial effects remain uncertain pending final coding, reimbursement and implementation guidance.
