Medical Xpress October 26, 2023
More than half of working-age Americans struggle to afford their health care and many forgo care, possibly risking their health, according to a new survey.
The Commonwealth Fund survey queried more than 7,800 individuals aged 19 and up between April and July.
The survey found that 51% of these Americans struggled to afford their health care, with 32% living with medical debt.
Just over half of those with medical debt incurred it during care for ongoing health conditions, rather than one-time or unexpected health events.
About 57% said they had delayed or gone without care because of concerns about costs, and that they had aggravated health issues because of that.
This trend was consistent across all insurance types, the results...
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