This graph is based on a 2016 survey and presents what consumers feel is most important to them when choosing a plan from a health insurance company. It was found that 69 percent of respondents felt the cost of their monthly premium was the most important factor for them in choosing a health insurance plan.
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Factors most important for choosing a health insurance plan U.S. 2016
Most important considerations for Americans in choosing a plan from a health insurance company as of 2016
This graph is based on a 2016 survey and presents what consumers feel is most important to them when choosing a plan from a health insurance company. It was found that 69 percent of respondents felt the cost of their monthly premium was the most important factor for them in choosing a health insurance plan.
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| Percentage of consumers | |
|---|---|
| Cost of my monthly premium | 69% |
| Coverage of services and medications | 66% |
| Doctors and hospitals in the network | 56% |
| Size of my deductible | 49% |
| Access to care quickly | 23% |
| Insurance company's reputation | 15% |
| Help managing my conditions | 14% |
| Online tools to help estimate costs | 7% |
| Percentage of consumers | |
|---|---|
| Cost of my monthly premium | 69% |
| Coverage of services and medications | 66% |
| Doctors and hospitals in the network | 56% |
| Size of my deductible | 49% |
| Access to care quickly | 23% |
| Insurance company's reputation | 15% |
| Help managing my conditions | 14% |
| Online tools to help estimate costs | 7% |
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This graph is based on a 2016 survey and presents what consumers feel is most important to them when choosing a plan from a health insurance company. It was found that 69 percent of respondents felt the cost of their monthly premium was the most important factor for them in choosing a health insurance plan.
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- Release date
- December 2016
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- 2016
- Number of respondents
- 1,750 consumers
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Method of interview
- Online survey
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- 2016
- Number of respondents
- 1,750 consumers
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Method of interview
- Online survey
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