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Employer Health Benefits Survey

KFF has conducted this annual survey of private and non-federal public employers with three or more workers since 1999. The survey tracks trends in employer health insurance coverage, the cost of that coverage, and other topical health insurance issues. Findings are based on a nationally representative survey of public and private employers with three or more employees, including those who respond to the full survey and those who indicate only whether or not they provide health coverage.

The archive includes surveys conducted in partnership with the Health Research and Education Trust through 2017 and a small business supplement of the 1998 survey conducted by KFF. Access each report below.

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NOTE: In 2011, our methodology for calculating employer weights was updated.  Statistics such as the percentage of firms offering health benefits or the percentage of firms offering retiree coverage are updated in the preceding reports.  Statistics based on the percentage of covered workers were not affected by this change.  Most changes were not statistically different.  For more information, see the Survey Design and Methods Section in the 2011 Report.

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NOTE: In 2003, our methodology for calculating weights was updated. New estimates for many statistics published in 1999-2002 are available in the preceding reports.  Most changes were not statistically different.  For more information, see the Survey Design and Methods Section in the 2003 Report.

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The survey was previously conducted by KPMG from 1991–1998 and the Health Insurance Association from 1987–1991.

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  • 2016 Employer Health Benefits Survey

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    This annual Employer Health Benefits Survey (EHBS) provides a detailed look at trends in employer-sponsored health coverage, including premiums, employee contributions, cost-sharing provisions, and other relevant information. The 2016 EHBS survey finds average family health premiums rose 3 percent in 2016, relatively modest growth by historical standards.

  • Web Briefing for Media: 2016 Kaiser/HRET Employer Health Benefits Survey

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    The Kaiser Family Foundation and the American Hospital Association’s (AHA’s) Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET) held their annual reporters-only web briefing on Wednesday, September 14 at 11 a.m. ET to release their benchmark 2016 Employer Health Benefits Survey.

  • 2015 Employer Health Benefits Survey

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    This annual Employer Health Benefits Survey (EHBS) provides a detailed look at trends in employer-sponsored health coverage, including premiums, employee contributions, cost-sharing provisions, and other relevant information. The 2015 EHBS survey finds average family health premiums rose 4 percent in 2015, relatively modest growth by historical standards.

  • Web Briefing for Media: 2015 Kaiser/HRET Employer Health Benefits Survey

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    The Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET) hosts an annual reporters-only web briefing to release the 2015 Kaiser/HRET Employer Health Benefits Survey. The 17th annual Kaiser/HRET survey provides a detailed look at the current state of employer-based coverage and trends in private health insurance, including premiums, worker and employer contributions, firm offer rates, plan deductibles, and other cost-sharing requirements, with breakouts for small and large firms.

  • 2014 Employer Health Benefits Survey

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    This annual Employer Health Benefits Survey (EHBS) provides a detailed look at trends in employer-sponsored health coverage, including premiums, employee contributions, cost-sharing provisions, and other relevant information. The 2014 EHBS survey finds average family health premiums rose 3 percent in 2014, relatively modest growth by historical standards.