Abstract
The Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research and Educational Trust have conducted this annual survey since 1999. The archives of the Employer Health Benefits Survey include these surveys and a small business supplement of the 1998 survey conducted by the Foundation.
The survey was previously conducted by KPMG Peat Marwick from 1991-1998 and the Health Insurance Association from 1987-1991. The survey, which is traditionally released each Fall, tracks trends in employer health insurance coverage, the cost of that coverage, and other topical health insurance issues.
Findings are based on a nationally representative survey of public and private employers, including those who respond to the full survey and those who indicate only whether or not they provide health coverage. Firms surveyed range in size from three to more than 300,000 employees. An article based on this year's survey findings also appear in the September/October 2003 issue of Health Affairs.
4/11/07: Errata: In Figure 2.5, the percentage of all firms that say having internet tools to help with enrollment and claims processing is "very important" when choosing a health plan is 10% rather than the 46% indicated.
Summary of Findings (.pdf)
News Release (.pdf)
Complete Report
Chart Pack (.pdf)
Supplemental Charts (.pdf)
Archive of All Employer Health Benefits Surveys
Webcast of September 9th Survey Release
Event Video: Employer Health Benefits 2003 Annual Survey
