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Staying in a job for the health insurance? About 1 in 4 Americans do, a survey says

NPR News·July 22, 2026·1 min read

About 24% of U.S. employees stay in unwanted jobs solely for health insurance, according to a report released Wednesday. This uptick in 'job lock' has risen significantly since 2021, signaling a concerning trend for the U.S. economy as workers remain trapped in positions they dislike to maintain coverage.

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