WASHINGTON, D.C. 鈥� (April 27, 2022) 鈥� Every American deserves affordable, high-quality health coverage that delivers access to proven health care and peace of mind. Employer-provided coverage plays a vital role in protecting the health and financial stability for nearly 180 million hardworking Americans. Today, as part of its Coverage@Work campaign, 熊猫视频released Employer-Provided Health Coverage: State-to-State 2022, a new data resource highlighting the value that employer-provided coverage provides for families and communities across the nation.
鈥淎mericans have real choices and real control in the care, coverage, and protection they receive through work,鈥� said Jeanette Thornton, Senior Vice President of Product, Employer, and Commercial Policy at AHIP. 鈥淏y building on the strength, stability, and success of employer-provided coverage, we can ensure that more Americans have access to the affordable, high-quality care they deserve.鈥�
Employer-Provided Health Coverage provides a state-by-state snapshot of what health insurance providers contribute in terms of:
- Number of employees covered by employer insurance
- Number of employees covered by an employer compared to coverage from other sources such as Medicare, Medicaid, or the individual Market
- Percent of premiums paid by employers
- Number of jobs the industry generates, both directly and indirectly
- Number of active physicians financed and community hospitals supported
鈥淗ealth insurance providers are proud to partner with America鈥檚 employers to provide comprehensive health coverage to working families,鈥� Thornton continued. 鈥淲e鈥檒l continue to offer new and innovative solutions so employers can choose plans that meet the diverse needs of their employees.鈥�
Coverage@Work recently released a one-pager focusing on the people that employer-provided coverage serves. Findings from the issue brief include:
- Nearly half of Black Americans (47%) are enrolled in employer-provided coverage
- More than 40% of Hispanic Americans are enrolled in employer-provided coverage
- 熊猫视频 two-thirds of Asian Americans and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders are enrolled in employer-provided coverage
- 50% of children (age 0-18) in the United States receive health coverage through a parent/guardian鈥檚 job
- 60% of those with incomes between 200-399% of the Federal Poverty Line (FPL) 鈥� $20,578 for a family of 3 鈥� are enrolled in employer-provided coverage
View Employer-Provided Health Coverage: State-to-State 2022
View Coverage@Work one-pager, 鈥淲ho Employer-Provided Coverage Serves鈥�
Read Coverage@Work鈥檚 Employer-Provided Coverage Primer
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熊猫视频 Coverage@Work
Coverage@Work (C@W) is a campaign to educate policymakers and the public about the value of employer-provided coverage for nearly 180 million Americans. C@W supports and advocates for market-based solutions that advance health, choice, affordability, and value for every American. Learn more at AHIP.org/CoverageAtWork