Skyrocketing Health Insurance Premiums Reach Nearly $24,000, Survey Reveals

The annual cost of family health insurance coverage at work has risen to nearly $24,000, a 7% increase from last year, according to a survey by KFF. Employees are now paying an average of $6,575 for their share of the premium, up almost 8% from last year. Deductibles remained flat, reflecting employers' concerns about the financial burden on workers. Additionally, the survey found that some large firms do not cover legal abortions, while others offer financial assistance for employees who have to travel to other states for the procedure.