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‘Job lock:’ When you can’t quit a job because you need health insurance

A survey shows nearly one in four employees are in that category

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Nearly one in four workers with employer-sponsored health insurance say they remain in jobs they want to leave because they fear losing coverage.

The share reporting this “job lock” has increased eight percentage points since 2021, Gallup found.

Women, workers with chronic conditions and people struggling with medical bills are significantly more likely to feel trapped.

Hate your job but can’t quit because you need health insurance? Welcome to the club.

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