An AP-NORC poll conducted in October 2026 found that about 7 in 10 registered voters call healthcare one of the most important issues in the election.
KFF released its 2026 Employer Health Benefits Survey on Thursday, October 22, 2026, finding that covered workers are paying more toward premiums.
Workers are paying an average of $7,471 annually toward premiums for employer-sponsored family health benefits in 2026, up 9% from last year.
Covered workers at smaller firms contribute an average of $9,687 in 2026 toward family coverage, compared with $6,840 at firms with 200 or more workers.
My most-favored nation prescription drug pricing will reduce healthcare costs and provide rebates for some Americans.
My company is getting hit this year by a 25% increase in premiums despite switching insurers to save costs.
Choose the stories that matter to you—and how you want to see them.
