The Benefit Came With a Chain

A new study finds nearly a quarter of U.S. workers stay in jobs they want to leave — just to keep health insurance.

Unsigned MSI house political cartoon: The Benefit Came With a Chain

Source article: Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. workers stay in unwanted jobs for health insurance.

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Published
Pen name
Editorial Board
Topic tags
economy, public health
Storylines
aca-medicaid-healthcare-crisis
Primary entities
West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America, Ellyn Maese, Larry Levitt, Michael Cannon, KFF, Cato Institute
Themes
health insurance, job lock, labor market, healthcare costs, ACA subsidies
Floor values engaged
Equality & fairness, human_life_and_dignity, Informed citizenship