Health Insurance Premiums Soar: Rising Faster Than Inflation and Wages
2025-03-10
Los Angeles Times
The cost of health insurance is skyrocketing, with premiums increasing at a rate that outpaces both inflation and wage growth. According to Miranda Dietz, a researcher at the UC Berkeley Labor Center, the last 20 years have seen significant premium hikes, with the last couple of years being particularly dramatic. This trend is causing concern among consumers, who are struggling to keep up with the rising costs of health insurance, making it a major factor in the ongoing debate about affordable healthcare and health insurance reform, with key terms like health insurance premiums and medical inflation becoming increasingly important.
