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A family health insurance plan now costs nearly $27,000. Why is insurance so expensive?

If it seems like your health insurance bill is rising faster than your paycheck, you're not mistaken. The average cost for a family health insurance plan offered through the workplace was $26,993 in ... Read More

Rising health insurance costs are hitting workers hard, with family plans costing near $27K per year. Here's how you can manage the high prices

With premiums rising faster than both wages and inflation, taking full advantage of employer benefits, comparing available coverage options, and rerunning your financial plan during open enrollment ... Read More

Employers brace for the largest health insurance increase in 15 years

The Difference Card reports a significant health insurance cost increase is expected in 2026, challenging employers to manage budgets while maintaining employee benefits. Read More

Senate GOP deeply divided over next steps on rising health care costs

Senate Republicans are deeply divided over how to handle rising health insurance premiums now that the longest government shutdown in American history is over. Negotiations between a group of ... Read More

Health insurance sticker shock begins as shutdown battle over subsidies rages

Millions of Americans are already seeing their health insurance costs soar for 2026 as Congress remains deadlocked over extending covid-era subsidies for premiums. The bitter fight sparked a ... Read More

A new car vs. health insurance? Average family job-based coverage hits $27,000

Family health insurance premiums on average have jumped to $26,993 annually, with a 6% spike in 2025—marking the steepest increases in two decades. The cost now rivals a new Toyota Corolla hybrid as ... Read More

Comment: Brace for higher health care costs during open enrollment

Americans embarking on the annual task of sifting through the health plans offered by their employers to find the one that gives them the most bang for their buck are facing a new reality: many of ... Read More

US family health insurance hits $27,000 per year as costs soar

The cost of employer-provided health insurance has surged for a third straight year, with the annual cost of a family plan approaching $27,000, according to a new survey from the nonprofit KFF. That's ... Read More