Nov 28 (Reuters) - UnitedHealth Group on Tuesday forecast 2024 profit below Wall Street estimates, indicating that medical costs are likely to remain elevated for the health insurance giant.

The industry bellwether forecast 2024 adjusted profit of $27.50 to $28.00 per share, below the average analyst estimate of $27.90 per share, according to LSEG data. (Reporting by Leroy Leo in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)