In the Past Ten Years, Workers’ Health Insurance Premiums Have Grown Much Faster Than Wages
Health Populi
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Over ten years, the premium dollars grew from $13,770 in 2010 to $21K in 2020. The worker’s contribution share was 29% in 2010, and 26% in 2020. Single coverage reached $7,470 in 2020 and was $5,049 in 2010. The first chart illustrates the growth of the premium shares split by employer and employee contributions.
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