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Health Costs
COSTS AMID The Pandemic
How Have Health Care Utilization and Spending Changed So Far During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
This chart collection summarizes what is known so far about how health costs and utilization have changed during the pandemic.
KEY RESOURCES
- Employer Health
Employer Survey Finds Average Family Premiums Top $20,000
The 2019 Employer Health Benefits Survey finds annual family premiums for employer health insurance rose 5% to average $20,576 this year. On average, workers pay $6,015 toward the cost. - Health COSTS
Public Worries About And Experience With Surprise Medical Bills
Unexpected medical bills top Americans’ list of family budget concerns, with two-thirds saying they are at least somewhat worried, This data note explores the public’s experiences with surprise medical bills. - Drug Importation
10 FAQs on Prescription Drug Importation
The idea of allowing drugs to be imported from Canada and other countries is popular with Americans across the political spectrum, but has yet to be implemented due to concerns about safety, and strong opposition from the drug industry. - POLLING
Data Note: Americans’ Challenges with Health Care Costs
This data note compiles our recent polling on the public’s experiences with and worries about health care costs,.
employer BENEFITS
Latest Polling154M
People under age 65 across the country rely on employer-sponsored health coverage. (State Health Facts)
$1655
Average annual deductible for single coverage in employer-sponsored plans. (2019 Employer Health Benefits Survey)
57%
of employers offer health benefits, the same as last year and similar to a decade ago. (2019 Employer Health Benefits Survey)
66%
of those in employer health plans with high deductibles say they couldn’t pay a medical bill the size of their deductible without going into debt. (KFF/LATimes Poll)
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National Health Spending Explorer
Explore up-to-date information on U.S. health spending by federal and local governments, private companies, and individuals. - health Costs
Surprise Bills Vary by Diagnosis and Type of Admission
This analysis finds that people with employer coverage receive surprise medical bills more often when admitted for certain conditions, including heart attacks, surgery (including mastectomies) and mental health or substance abuse treatment. - INTERACTIVE
Household Health Spending Calculator
This interactive tool highlights how much Americans spend on health based on family size, income level, insurance source, and health status. - National Spending
How do Health Expenditures Vary Across the Population?
This analysis explores variations in health spending and finds that the 5% of Americans with the highest spending account for almost half of all spending.
