Employer Family Health Premiums Hit Record Highs as Workers Face Shifting Costs

By Julie Appleby · KFF Health News · 2026-10-22

Employer Family Health Premiums Hit Record Highs as Workers Face Shifting Costs

According to a new annual survey from KFF Health News, employee contributions for family healthcare coverage jumped 9% this year to an average of $7,471. While businesses are still covering the majority of the total $28,303 premium, the rapid pace of these increases is forcing ma

According to a new annual survey from KFF Health News, employee contributions for family healthcare coverage jumped 9% this year to an average of $7,471. While businesses are still covering the majority of the total $28,303 premium, the rapid pace of these increases is forcing ma