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HEALTH POLICY & CARE • UNITED STATES
Workers’ employer-sponsored health insurance costs rise, survey finds
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Employees with employer-sponsored health insurance paid more for coverage this year, according to a new survey reported by MedPage Today. The Epoch Times reports that KFF puts workers’ average annual contribution at $7,471 and says employers expect further cost increases next year.
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Why it matters
Rising premiums and contributions affect workers’ take-home pay and employers’ benefit costs, with small businesses especially squeezed, according to MedPage Today. These costs matter to households and employers across the United States.