Growth in Health Insurance Premiums vs. Workers' Earnings, 2001-2006 The cost of health insurance rose 7.7% in 2006, lower than in previous years, but still roughly 4 percentage points above growth in workers' earnings.
Notes: Premium increases reflect the cost of health insurance premiums for a family of four.
Source: KFF/HRET Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Benefits: 2001-2006.
