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Which areas of the country pay the most for health insurance?

Coastal states, major cities, high living costs correlate with expensive health insurance.

The areas of the country that pay the most for health insurance are typically those with higher costs of living, such as coastal states and major metropolitan areas. In a recent study from the Kaiser Family Foundation, the average annual premium for employer-sponsored health insurance in the United States is $6,896 for single coverage and $19,616 for family coverage.

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Here are some of the areas of the country that pay the most for health insurance:

  • Alaska
  • California
  • New York
  • Massachusetts
  • Connecticut
  • New Jersey
  • Maryland
  • Virginia