None of these changes are mandatory, and it's up to an employer to decide whether they will offer any or all of the increased flexibility options to employees. (Photo: Shutterstock)
The coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the daily lives of Americans. Just as the virus is currently hitting some regions harder than others, how well consumers are faring also depends on regional factors. And one major issue many are struggling with right now is access to health insurance.
Millions of Americans have lost their jobs during the pandemic, and with it, their employer-sponsored health insurance. While many of the newly uninsured will turn to the ACA markets to purchase a new health plan, others will find their state-based plans unaffordable and opt to go without.
Related: 10 million Americans expected to lose employer-sponsored insurance this year
Where will consumers be hit the hardest? Using data from Kaiser Family Foundation, health insurance startup Sidecar Health put together an interactive map showing the estimated number of people in each state who have lost employer-sponsored coverage, as well as the cost of the average ACA plan in each state.
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Emily Payne
Emily Payne is director, content analytics for ALM's Business & Finance Markets and former managing editor for BenefitsPRO. A Wisconsin native, she has spent the past decade writing and editing for various athletic and fitness publications. She holds an English degree and Business certificate from the University of Wisconsin.
