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U.S. Workers Stay in Jobs for Health Insurance
Health
— Jul 22, 2026
A West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America study finds about 24% of U.S. workers stay in unwanted jobs to keep employer-sponsored health insurance, roughly 23 million people, marking an eight-point jump since 2021. The problem is worse for those with medical debt or chronic conditions and is raising concerns that health-cost fears are dampening mobility, productivity, and economic growth.
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