Employer-sponsored Insurance
Employer-sponsored insurance has long been considered the backbone of the U.S. health care system, with more than 60% of Americans enrolled in a job-based plan. Our team of nationally recognized experts investigates policy solutions to address growing concerns regarding the affordability of employer coverage for plan sponsors and workers alike, as well as other reforms to ensure employer-sponsored insurance works for enrollees.

What We Do
Our experts at CHIR conduct research to assess the impact of federal and state policies to reduce costs and foster healthcare competition on consumers, patients, providers, and payers. We provide unbiased, relevant, and timely information, analysis, and technical assistance to policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders seeking a marketplace where consumers have access to affordable and high quality healthcare coverage.
What We’re Working On
- Future of Employer-Sponsored Insurance Webinar Series
- Publications
- Blogs
- Questionable Conduct: Allegations Against Insurers Acting as Third-Party Administrators
- ERISA 101: The United States’ Hands-Off Approach to Regulating Employer Health Plans
- Can Employer-sponsored Insurance Be Saved? A Review of Policy Options: Price Regulation
- Can Employer-Sponsored Insurance Be Saved? A Review of Policy Options: Limiting Provider Consolidation and Anti-Competitive Behavior
- Can Employer-Sponsored Insurance Be Saved? A Review of Policy Options: Price Transparency
- The Erosion of Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance and Potential Policy Responses