KFF February 28, 2020
When it comes to family budget concerns, unexpected medical bills top Americans’ list of worries, with two-thirds (65%) of the public saying they are at least somewhat worried, including 35% who say they are “very” worried, the latest KFF Health Tracking Poll finds.
Fewer Americans say they are at least somewhat worried about seven other potential family expenses, including their health insurance deductible, transportation costs including gas, prescription drug costs, their rent or mortgage, their health insurance premiums, or paying for food.
Unexpected bills do not only mean surprise bills for out-of-network care to consumers. One third of insured adults ages 18-64 (33%) say their family has received an unexpected medical bill in the past two years, including one in...
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