Three in Five Companies (60%) Offer Health Insurance to Their Employees in the US

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Employer-sponsored health insurance provides coverage for 160 million Americans, reaching nearly three of every five of the non-elderly. The percentage of businesses offering health insurance to their workers has declined steadily over the last five years as the cost of providing coverage continues to outpace inflation and wage growth, according to the 2005 Annual Employer Health Benefits Survey. The survey found that three in five firms (60%) offered coverage to workers in 2005, down significantly from 69% in 2000 and 66% in 2003. The drop stems almost entirely from fewer small businesses offering health benefits, as nearly all businesses (98%) with 200 or more workers offer such benefits. Premiums increased an average of 9.2% in 2005, down from the 11.2% average found in 2004. Of an estimated $268 billion spent on health care for working adults, ages 19 to 64, in 2004, just over one-half ($150 billion) was provided by own-employer insurance, leaving $118 billion to be covered by other sources. Large employers have initiated a number of actions to stem the rising cost of health insurance. The Large Employer Purchasers of Health Care Market Overview identifies the largest 25 employers. The Market Overview provides information on each large employer which includes: company background, operating businesses, company strategy, financial information, number of employees and recent health care activities (when available). The Large Employer Purchasers of Health Care Market Overview also identifies the trends the large employers are facing in today’s market.

Topics Covered

Industry Overview/Trends

Large Employer: Number of Employees and HR/Benefits Contact

Albertson’s

ARAMARK

AT&T

Bank of America

Berkshire Hathaway

Boeing Company

Citigroup

Delphi Corporation

Federal Express

Ford Motor

General Electric

General Motors

The Home Depot

HCA

IBM

JPMorgan Chase

Kroger Company

McDonald’s Corporation

Safeway Inc.

Sears Kmart Holdings

Target Corporation

UPS

Verizon Communications

Wal-Mart

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Summary

The Large Employer Purchasers of Health Care Market Overview provides the information and analysis you need to identify and gain an understanding of the large employers that are the major purchasers of health care in the U.S. The Large Employer Purchasers of Health Care Market Overview identifies the major trends that are affecting large employers as they attempt to keep health care costs under control. This Market Overview provides information on the 25 largest employers which includes: company background, operating businesses, company strategy, financial information, number of employees and recent health care activities (when available).

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