Something unique about healthcare in America is how a lot of people get their insurance through employers. In 2021, 155 million non-elderly Americans were covered by employer-sponsored benefits, a pretty large portion of the total (elderly and nonelderly) American population of just over 330 million.But why is this such a common thing in America, and how has this changed over time?
Why Do Employers Sponsor Health Insurance
Something unique about healthcare in America is how a lot of people get their insurance through employers. In 2021, 155 million non-elderly Americans were covered by employer-sponsored benefits, a pretty large portion of the total (elderly and nonelderly) American population of just over 330 million.But why is this such a common thing in America, and how has this changed over time?