US family health premiums rise 9% in 2026, outpacing recent trends

KFF survey reports a 9% increase in worker contributions for family health coverage this year, a sharper jump than recent annual increases. The rise reflects broader healthcare cost inflation and is squeezing household budgets, though the survey's methodology and exact scope remain as reported.

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