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FAQs About Benefits—Health Spending and Insurance Issues

• What has America spent on health care in recent years?
• Is the average American spending a growing amount on health?
• Are these averages indicative of what a typical family pays for medical care?
• Has the amount Americans spend directly on health been growing?
• Has responsibility for paying medical bills shifted over time?
• What do workers and employers pay for employment-based coverage?
• What do employers pay for health benefits as a percent of compensation?
• How does this pattern compare with what's found in other nations?
• Has the way health dollars are spent changed?

• How many Americans have health insurance?
• Where do Americans get their health insurance?
• Which workers are most likely to have employment-based coverage?