Employers report a modest rise in health insurance premiums for 2024, continuing a trend that has kept costs a leading financial worry for workers. With roughly half of Americans relying on employer-sponsored coverage, the survey highlights persistent pressure on household budgets despite incremental increases. Workers remain deeply concerned about affordability, even as insurers and companies adjust rates. The findings underscore the ongoing tension between rising medical expenses and wage growth for many families.
About 157 million Americans get their health insurance through work. A survey of employers shows a moderate price uptick this year, but workers still say health costs are a top concern.
