They marked a turning point in medical care. Where does health insurance come from? They get it from the company they work for, and it's good that the company gives them insurance, so if they get hurt or their kids get hurt they don't have to pay out of pocket. So make sure you have a well-paying job next time. And who pays the rising costs of health insurance? Basically we do. Because employees have to pay it just to keep their insurance. So next time you're in the doctor's office remember that you're paying for rising health care costs