Health Insurance Costs Trap Nearly One Quarter of American Workers in Roles They Dislike

By Theresa Gaffney · STAT News · 2026-07-22

Health Insurance Costs Trap Nearly One Quarter of American Workers in Roles They Dislike

According to reporting from STAT News, fresh Gallup survey data indicates that 25% of the United States workforce remains in undesirable positions specifically to maintain medical coverage. This figure represents a notable jump from 16% just five years ago, illustrating how the r

According to reporting from STAT News, fresh Gallup survey data indicates that 25% of the United States workforce remains in undesirable positions specifically to maintain medical coverage. This figure represents a notable jump from 16% just five years ago, illustrating how the r