EBRI Fast Facts

The Tax Efficiency of Employment-Based Health Benefits

Aug 9, 2023 2  pages

Summary

Despite the fact that employment-based health benefits are the most common source of health benefits and that the percentage of individuals with such coverage has been relatively steady over the long term, the future of the employment-based system is uncertain. ThisFast Fact examines government subsidies for employment-based health benefits and how they compare with the non-group market and Medicaid.