US 80-84 population grows 6% a year, costing $1,450 monthly
Original title: Aging meets healthcare capacity crunch · McKinsey & Company · 11 Feb 2026
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So what
The 80-84 cohort is growing about 6% a year to 2030 and the 85+ group about 4%, while the under-24 population shrinks. These segments cost $1,450-1,750 per member per month, roughly double the 65-69 group. Payers and providers face rising acuity with a constrained workforce, making productivity gains from AI and care redesign essential rather than optional.
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- US Census Bureau
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- Akshay Kapur; Shubham Singhal
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