Becker's Healthcare July 1, 2025
Rylee Wilson

The affordability of employer-sponsored health insurance varies significantly by household income, according to a report from the Peterson-KFF Health System tracker.

Average employer-sponsored insurance premiums have increased by 24% over the past five years, though deductibles have remained steady, according to KFF.

The report, published June 30, is based on data from the Current Population Survey, conducted by the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Here are five things to know:

  1. In 2024, Americans spent around 4% of family income on health insurance premium contributions and out-of-pocket costs.
  2. Among those with incomes below 200% of the federal poverty line, 9.6% of household income went...

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Topics: Employer, Healthcare System, Pricing / Spending, Survey / Study, Trends
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