# Corporate health management trends in Brazil > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/corporate-health-management-trends-in-brazil > Updated: 2026-10-13T15:57:30.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. In Brazil, corporate health management is transitioning into a strategic financial priority as healthcare expenses and medical leave trends rise. Data from the National Supplementary Health Agency indicates that of approximately 53.1 million medical assistance links, 38.8 million are corporate plans, with healthcare expenses for operators reaching R$ 276.9 billion in 2025. To address these costs, companies are increasingly integrating HR and Finance departments to monitor usage data, including hospitalization rates and chronic diseases. This shift moves beyond simple annual contract renewals toward continuous monitoring of health trends. Simultaneously, Brazil has experienced a significant surge in medical leave. The National Social Security Institute recorded over 6.87 million requests for temporary disability benefits in 2024, representing a 50.2% increase from the previous year. While back pain and spinal issues have been primary drivers, projections for 2026 suggest continued upward trends in work absences driven by orthopedic and psychological factors. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-13: Corporate health management and medical leave trends in Brazil Rising healthcare costs and increasing rates of medical leave are forcing Brazilian companies to integrate HR and Finance to manage corporate health benefits and worker productivity. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/corporate-health-management-and-medical-leave-trends-in-brazil ### 2026-09-18: Rising sick leave costs drive focus on employee healthcare access Rising sick leave costs for employers are being driven by long-term illnesses rather than minor infections. Companies are looking to corporate health benefits to reduce medical waiting times and absenteeism. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rising-sick-leave-costs-drive-focus-on-employee-healthcare-access --- Cite as: Corporate health management trends in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/corporate-health-management-trends-in-brazil