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Why Are More Workers Eligible for Health Coverage When Fewer Employers Offer It?
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2. Percentage of Workers Eligible and Employers Offering Health Benefits
The percentage of workers eligible for health benefits increased in the past five years despite the fact that slightly fewer employers offered benefits. This suggests that workers are migrating to jobs that offer health coverage.
Source: Paul Fronstin. “More Workers Eligible for Health Coverage Despite Lack of Growth in Employer Offer Rates,” EBRI Issue Brief, no. 487 (Employee Benefit Research Institute, July 25, 2019).
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3. The Share of Full-Time Workers in Organizations Has Increased
Source: Paul Fronstin. “More Workers Eligible for Health Coverage Despite Lack of Growth in Employer Offer Rates,” EBRI Issue Brief, no. 487 (Employee Benefit Research Institute, July 25, 2019).
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4. Fewer Workers Are Classified as Low-Wage Employees
Source: Paul Fronstin. “More Workers Eligible for Health Coverage Despite Lack of Growth in Employer Offer Rates,” EBRI Issue Brief, no. 487 (Employee Benefit Research Institute, July 25, 2019).
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5. The Share of Workers at Larger Firms Increased Slightly
Source: Paul Fronstin. “More Workers Eligible for Health Coverage Despite Lack of Growth in Employer Offer Rates,” EBRI Issue Brief, no. 487 (Employee Benefit Research Institute, July 25, 2019).
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