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High health costs squeeze workers, even if you have good insurance through a job

Oct 22, 2026 · Selena Simmons-Duffin

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High health costs squeeze workers, even if you have good insurance through a job
The latest survey from health research organization KFF on employer-sponsored health insurance finds that premiums went up about 5%.
The latest survey from health research organization KFF on employer-sponsored health insurance finds that premiums went up about 5%.

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.

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