Some employers pay 3x more for the same health coverage

By Allison Bell

News May 21, 2026 at 04:12 PM

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Three researchers analyzed plan cost variations by looking at self-insured university health plans in Texas.
Total spending on employee-only coverage ranged from $5,995 up to $15,742.
Spending on family coverage ranged from $14,208 to $48,636.

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