Penelope
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- Jul 15, 2014
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Seems to me this is no cheaper than the ACA , the insurance companies raised the rates and if you think they are going to come down without the ACA, think again. Also , due to right to work laws, many employers are not going to be helping and offering Health insurance if the Republicans have their way, Read about it.
You who voted Pub, in the long run, just votes against yourself.
I saw an ad for donate to cancer research on TV, why I said, only the rich elites will benefit from it. Save your money , your going to need it for Health insurance even those who cost share at work. Tomorrow you can get fired for no reason, just for being old, over 50, had to lay you off , oh sure you can get a lawyer if you can afford to, and you can get cobra for 18 month, at a high price, then you are on your own. Good luck.
You who voted Pub, in the long run, just votes against yourself.
I saw an ad for donate to cancer research on TV, why I said, only the rich elites will benefit from it. Save your money , your going to need it for Health insurance even those who cost share at work. Tomorrow you can get fired for no reason, just for being old, over 50, had to lay you off , oh sure you can get a lawyer if you can afford to, and you can get cobra for 18 month, at a high price, then you are on your own. Good luck.
Note - This blog post is based off our new infographic, 7 Truths About The Cost of Health Insurance In America. Check out the full infographic here.
Employers Pay 83 Percent of Health Insurance for Single Coverage
In 2015, the average company-provided health insurance policy totaled $6,251 a year for single coverage. On average, employers paid 83 percent of the premium, or $5,179 a year. Employees paid the remaining 17 percent, or $1,071 a year.
For family coverage, the average policy totaled $17,545 a year with employers contributing, on average, 72 percent or $12,591. Employees paid the remaining 28 percent or $4,955 a year.
Small Employers Contribute Significantly Less to Family Coverage
For small employers, however, the data tells a different story. According to the 2015 KFF/HRET survey, small employers (defined as employers with 3-199 employees) tend to contribute significantly less for family coverage.
For smaller employers:
Average Health Insurance Contribution Paid By Employers, By Employer Size
- The average policy for single coverage totaled $6,163 a year.
- The average percent paid by employers for single coverage was 85 percent, or $5,264 a year.
- The average policy for family coverage totaled $16,625 a year.
- The average percent paid by employers for family coverage was 65 percent, or $10,720 a year.
Small Employers
Large Employers
All Employers
Single Coverage
85%
$5,264/year
82%
$5,142/year
83%
$5,179/year