Despite rising premiums and out-of-pocket costs, employees are generally satisfied with their health plan.

"I thought that was a pleasant surprise," said Helen Darling (right), president and CEO of the National Business Group on Health, referring to the number of respondents (35 percent) who are more satisfied with their coverage compared to three years ago, even though two-thirds of employees have seen their health care costs go up.

Darling spoke Thursday at The National Press Club in Washington, D.C., to reveal findings from a new employee benefits survey done by the NBGH.

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