Two new studies paint different portrait of employer trends under ACA

While one study finds up to 80% of mid-sized employers are increasing the employee share of health insurance deductibles and co-pays, another finds the amount of employee contributions has declined in the past few years.

While one study finds up to 80% of mid-sized employers are increasing the employee share of health insurance deductibles and co-pays, another finds the amount of employee contributions has declined in the past few years.

The average cost per employee among health plans in 2014 was $9,504, with the employer picking up an average $6,276 and the employee contributing an average $3,228, according to the