Trump’s health care cuts are hurting everyone, everywhere, regardless of where they get their coverage. Health care costs are projected to hit their highest level in decades, and families are feeling the pain. Across the board, workers are being slammed with “higher deductibles, bigger premiums,” as they are forced to absorb the higher costs rippling throughout the health care system. A newly released report from KFF found that annual premiums for employer-sponsored family plans rose to $28,303 this year, a 5% increase from 2025. Workers are paying an average of $7,471 annually toward their employer-sponsored family plans, representing an astounding 9% increase from last year. Today, Trump-induced sticker shock is dominating headlines across the country and reminding families exactly who is responsible for this health care affordability crisis. With the midterms steadfastly approaching, Republicans won’t be able to outrun the damage they have caused.
HEADLINES:
The Wall Street Journal: Higher Deductibles, Bigger Premiums: Rising Healthcare Costs Hit Employees
The Associated Press: Health Insurance Costs Keep Climbing for American Workers, a New Survey Finds
Bloomberg: A Family’s Annual Healthcare Plan Now Costs More Than $28,000
NPR: High Health Costs Squeeze Workers, Even if You Have Good Insurance Through a Job
CNN: Getting Health Insurance From Your Job Will Be Extra Pricey for 2027
The New York Times: Employers Shift Rising Health Care Costs Onto Millions of Workers
USAToday: Family Health Insurance Costs Soar for Workers, KFF Survey
U.S. News & World Report: Job-Based Health Plan Costs Rise, With Little Relief in Sigh
KFF News: Job-Based Health Plan Costs Rise, With Little Relief in Sight
Axios: Employers Are Looking for Ways to Soften Health Price Shocks
Barron’s: Healthcare Costs Are Surging Near 10%—and Employees Will Feel the Pain
STAT: Workers Are Paying 9% More for Family Health Coverage This Year, a Higher Jump Than in the Recent Past
Fierce Healthcare: KFF: Employer Family Premiums Up 5% to $28K in 2026
Healthcare Finance News: Family Health Premiums Top $28,000 as Worker Contributions Rise 9%
Insurance Business: Small-Firm Workers Now Pay $2,823 More for Family Coverage