Employer Health Benefits 2004: Exhibit A: Increases in Health Insurance Premiums Compared to Other Indicators, 1988-2004

Employer Health Benefits 2006 Annual Survey

Summary of Findings: Exhibit A: Increases in Health Insurance Premiums Compared to Other Indicators, 1988-2004

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Exhibit A: Increases in Health Insurance Premiums Compared to Other Indicators, 1988-2004

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* Estimate is statistically different from the previous year shown at p‹.05.

† Estimate is statistically different from the previous year shown at p‹.10.

Note: Data on premium increases reflect the cost of health insurance premiums for a family of four. Historical estimates of workers’ earnings have been updated to reflect new industry classifications (NAICS).

Source: Kaiser/HRET Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Benefits: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004; KPMG Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Benefits: 1993, 1996; The Health Insurance Association of America (HIAA): 1988, 1989, 1990; Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index, U.S. City Average of Annual Inflation (April to April), 1988-2004; Bureau of Labor Statistics, Seasonally Adjusted Data from the Current Employment Statistics Survey (April to April), 1988-2004.

The Kaiser Family Foundation and Health Research and Educational Trust
Program Area: Health Care Marketplace Project | Publication Date: 09/26/2006