Working women shoulder $15.4 billion more in out-of-pocket health expenses annually compared to their male counterparts, according to a recent analysis of employer-sponsored health plans by Deloitte Consulting.
This discrepancy arises from women spending an average of 18% more on copays and deductibles, even after excluding expenses related to pregnancy and maternity. In addition, women tend to use more medical services than men, due to regular gynecological exams and the costly nature of breast…
