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October 22, 2026
Rising Health Costs Burden Workers Despite Good Insurance
- The average family health insurance premium has reached $28,000, with workers paying about $7,000 annually.
- 43% of insured workers avoided healthcare due to costs, and 31% reported having medical debt.
- The uninsured rate has increased, influenced by policy changes affecting Medicaid and ACA coverage.
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- High health costs squeeze workers, even if you have good insurance through a jobOct 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM · NPR
- Workers hit hard by rising employer health insurance costsOct 22, 2026 at 5:57 PM · The Hill