# High health costs squeeze workers even with good job insurance

Rising health care costs are putting financial pressure on U.S. workers even when they have employer-sponsored insurance. The trend matters because medical expenses are consuming more of households’ budgets and forcing people to delay or ration care despite having coverage.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Health
- [NPR Health](https://www.npr.org/2026/10/22/nx-s1-6008153/health-insurance-costs-kff-commonwealth) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400