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Jewish News 24 · Oct 24, 2026

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U.S. FAMILY HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS HIT RECORD $28,303: The average annual premium for employer-sponsored family health insurance has climbed 5%, or $1,310, in 2026, reaching a record $28,303, according to a new KFF report. Premiums have surged 28% over the past five years, outpacing inflation of 24.4%. Workers now contribute an average of $7,471 annually, with employers covering the remainder. Over the past decade, family premiums have jumped 55%, compared with 37.9% inflation, highlighting the growing cost of healthcare for American families.

U.S. FAMILY HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS HIT RECORD $28,303: The average annual premium for employer-sponsored family health insurance has climbed 5%, or $1,310, in 2026, reaching a record $28,303, according to a new KFF report. Premiums have surged 28% over the past five years, outpacing inflation of 24.4%. Workers now contribute an average of $7,471 annually, with employers covering the remainder. Over the past decade, family premiums have jumped 55%, compared with 37.9% inflation, highlighting the growing cost of healthcare for American families.

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