Workplace Health Premiums Surge Nine Percent for Families in 2026

By Tara Bannow · STAT News · 2026-10-22

Fresh data from the KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey indicates that the financial burden on employees is accelerating. STAT News reports that the average worker now contributes $7,471 toward a family plan, a significant jump compared to the growth rates seen in previous years.

Fresh data from the KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey indicates that the financial burden on employees is accelerating. STAT News reports that the average worker now contributes $7,471 toward a family plan, a significant jump compared to the growth rates seen in previous years.