Health Insurance Premiums See Modest Increase in 2022, Workers' Costs Rise to $6,575 for Family Coverage
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Annual cost of family health insurance jumped to nearly $24,000 this year, up 7% from 2021. Workers are paying $6,575 on average.
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Premiums for single coverage rose to $8,435, up 7%. Workers pay over $1,400.
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Increase is in line with inflation and wages. Different from early 2000s when premiums rose faster.
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Deductibles stayed flat, possibly to limit worker costs for care. Average is $1,735 for single coverage.
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