Health● LowOct 22 · Oct 22, 2026, 9:00 AM
High health costs squeeze workers, even if you have good insurance through a job
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from NPR News · North America
About 157 million Americans get their health insurance through work. A survey of employers shows a moderate price uptick this year, but workers still say health costs are a top concern.
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