WASHINGTON, D.C. 鈥� (July 31, 2024) 鈥� More than 180 million Americans rely on employer-provided coverage for access to affordable, high-quality health care. AHIP鈥檚 new Employer-Provided Health Coverage: State-to-State 2024 report provides additional insight into the value employer-provided coverage (EPC) provides for families and communities throughout the nation.
鈥淓mployer-provided coverage is the backbone of the U.S. health care system, providing affordability and security for 180 million Americans and stability for doctors and hospitals in communities nationwide,鈥� said Mike Tuffin, AHIP鈥檚 President and CEO.
Employer-Provided Health Coverage: State-to-State 2024 provides a state-by-state snapshot which includes:
- The number of employees covered by EPC.
- The share of premiums paid by employers.
- The number of physicians and hospitals supported by EPC.
The report also quantifies health plans鈥� economic impact, including jobs generated by the industry.
Americans continue to express broad satisfaction with EPC. Recent polling found that 82% of people with EPC reported that they have access to high-quality providers and 71% said they are better able to manage their chronic condition because of their EPC.