Healthcare Costs vs. Wages: Why Premiums Are Absorbing Your Annual Raise

Healthcare costs are consuming an increasingly large share of household budgets. A RAND study found that payments to finance healthcare averaged $9,393 per person, or nearly 19% of average household income. For many families, that means more than a line item on a paycheck. It shapes the way people decide when to see a doctor, ... Read More

• Published date: 11-12-2025 05:46 AM