1 in 4 American workers report staying in unwanted jobs for health insurance

Nearly one in four U.S. workers (24%) say they are currently in jobs they want to quit but stay with their employer for the health insurance, according to new research from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America.

The share of workers experiencing "job lock" has increased steadily, rising 8 percentage points since 2021, suggesting health insurance coverage is becoming a major consideration in career decisions and economic mobility. ...