AHRQ Stats: Employee Healthcare Contributions

The average annual employee contribution for single coverage in employer-sponsored health insurance plans rose from $723 in 2005 to $1,427 in 2018. For family coverage, the contribution increased from $2,890 in 2005 to $5,431 in 2018. (Source: AHRQ, Medical Expenditure Panel Survey - Insurance Component 2018 Chartbook.)