Health insurance is a critical aspect of financial planning, providing a safety net against rising medical costs. Many people rely solely on the health insurance provided by their employers, believing ...

Health insurance premiums are on the rise, with the average premium for family coverage increasing by 24% over the last five years, compared to a 28% increase in workers' wages and inflation of 23%, ...

More people are eligible for health care insurance through work, but a new study shows many companies say costs are too high ...

Employer-provided health insurance coverage can vary by industry, company size and even location, with differences in plan offerings, premiums and the number of residents covered by employer insurance ...

Costs for employer-sponsored health insurance surged from 2023 to 2024, rising faster than inflation, according to a new analysis. The report was conducted by researchers from the State Health Access ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joshua Cohen is a Boston-based writer who covers health policy. Individuals with employer-sponsored commercial health insurance ...

Spending caps, single pricing, and hospital budgets would return thousands of dollars a year to the 165 million Americans who rely on job-based health care coverage. Credit: iStock It happened so ...

A new 50-state analysis shows that employee costs for health insurance offered through their job—the primary source of coverage for more than half of all people in the United States—rose sharply and ...

Agricultural employers who provide farmworkers with health insurance earn higher profits, even after accounting for the cost of that coverage. In addition, farmworkers who get health insurance through ...

Employment-based health insurance is the most common type of coverage in the U.S., so quitting a job is likely to affect your insurance status. It’s a good idea to explore your insurance options ...