CVS · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

Medical Utilization Pressure

CVS HEALTH Corp · 2026-08-05 · Importance 29 · Surprise 24 · In source text

Medical utilization remained elevated in the second quarter of 2026, creating potential pressure on the Health Care Benefits segment and CVS Healths health care delivery assets. Management stated that utilization above current elevated levels could further pressure results during 2026. The company reported improved underlying performance in its Government business, while its medical benefit ratio declined to 87.4% in the second quarter and 86.0% for the first six months. Health care delivery assets include Signify Healths health risk assessments and Oak Street Healths value-based primary care centers serving Medicare-eligible patients.

Key facts

• The Company states utilization persisted at elevated levels in the second quarter of 2026 and that utilization beyond current elevated levels may pressure the Health Care Benefits and Health Services segments in 2026. source
• As of June 30, 2026, the Company had more than 1,000 walk-in and primary care medical clinics. source

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