Report: Health Care Costs in Connecticut Increased Annually Over Two Decades

Health care costs in Connecticut have risen 4.8 percent annually over the past two decades, reports the Hartford Business Journal. The Office of Health Strategy Cost Growth Benchmark released a report, which found that the increase exceeds inflation and wage growth, putting financial pressure on residents and businesses. The average family premium for employer- sponsored coverage nearly tripled over the last two decades, rising from $8,781 in 2001 to $24,746 in 2022.