Utah’s private health insurance plan premiums jumped 13 percent in 2024 — fifth-highest in the nation — according to new data released by insurance research website ValuePenquin.com. As the year closes, the average monthly cost of private health insurance sits at $675, up from $599 in 2023 and higher than the national average of $621.

Nationwide, premiums are up 7 percent, marking the fourth consecutive year that costs have gone up. Residents of 42 states will see higher premiums in 2025, driven by the rising cost of Please log in to see the rest of this story.