California Employer Health Plan Premium Trends

The 2017 California Employer Health Benefits Survey found that:

- From 2016 to 2017, health insurance premiums for family coverage increased by 4.6%, slightly higher than the 3.0% inflation rate.
- Average monthly premiums, including the employer portion, were significantly higher in California than the national average. In 2017, the average premium was $604 for single coverage and $1,643 for family coverage.
Source: California Employer Health Benefits: Workers Shoulder More Costs, June 26, 2025