Key Takeaways
- In 2023, U.S. health insurers provided $1.2 trillion in total benefits to members, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) data summarized by A.M. Best
- In 2023, the U.S. health insurance industry had $1.3 trillion in incurred claims, per NAIC data summarized by A.M. Best
- In 2023, U.S. health insurers had $1.6 trillion in premiums, per NAIC data summarized by A.M. Best
- In the ACA marketplaces in 2023, 8.6 million people selected plans during Open Enrollment
- In 2023, the ACA marketplace had 12.9 million total plan selections across categories (enrolled population)
- In 2023, 3.5 million people in ACA marketplaces received cost-sharing reductions (CSRs)
- In 2022, 18% of Americans under 65 reported having a deductible
- In 2022, average deductibles for single coverage in employer plans were $1,735
- In 2022, average deductibles for family coverage in employer plans were $3,590
- In 2022, medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates paid by health insurers were $1.8 billion under ACA MLR rules
- In 2021, MLR rebates paid were $1.0 billion
- In 2023, ACA-compliant individual market insurers had a minimum required MLR of 80%
- In 2023, total U.S. health insurer administrative costs were estimated at $1,076 per person
- In 2023, administrative costs for private insurance were estimated at 12.7% of premiums
- In 2023, administrative costs for Medicare were estimated at 2.4% of premiums
U.S. health insurers delivered trillions in benefits, covering millions amid rising costs.
Industry Size & Financials
Industry Size & Financials Interpretation
Coverage, Enrollment & Access
Coverage, Enrollment & Access Interpretation
Pricing, Premiums & Out-of-Pocket Costs
Pricing, Premiums & Out-of-Pocket Costs Interpretation
Regulation, Risk, & Claims Performance
Regulation, Risk, & Claims Performance Interpretation
Technology, Operations & Service Delivery
Technology, Operations & Service Delivery Interpretation
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