U.S. Family Health Insurance Costs Reach $27,000, Putting Employers and Workers Under Pressure
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A new report highlights that the average family job-based health insurance premium has risen to nearly $27,000, marking a 6% increase in 2025, with costs outpacing wages and inflation, and concerns mounting over rising drug and hospital costs, especially amid ongoing federal shutdown and potential Medicaid cuts.
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