Health Insurance Premiums Have Increased by 203% Since 1999

Kaiser Family Foundation recently released an infographic on trends in employer-sponsored health insurance. Here are some key findings from the report:

·         Between 1999 and 2015, premiums increased by 203%.

·         Family coverage premium growth slowed from 11%/year from 1999-2005 to 5%/year from 2005-2015.

·         Between 2014 and 2015, the average premium for single and family coverage increased 4%.

·         8% of covered workers are enrolled in a family plan worth more than $24 000.

·         Deductibles have risen 67% since 2010, compared to 24% for premiums and 10% for earnings.

·         4% of covered workders are in plans worth less than $10 000 annually.

Source: JAMA, January 5, 2015