WASHINGTON, D.C. – (July 31, 2024) – More than 180 million Americans rely on employer-provided coverage for access to affordable, high-quality health care. AHIP’s 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.
“Employer-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,” said Mike Tuffin, AHIP’s 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’ 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.