Distribution of people in the with ESI U.S. 2024, by age and ownership
In 2024, the majority of children aged 14 years and below in the United States with employer-sponsored health coverage were enrolled as dependents on a plan sponsored by someone within the household. Meanwhile, the majority of adults aged 25 years and above with employer-sponsored health coverage were enrolled covered as policy holders. In the U.S. if people find the ESI coverage offered unaffordable, dependents coverage plays a critical role in providing healthcare coverage.