KFF Health Tracking Poll: Economic Views and Experiences of Adults Who Struggle Financially
KFF February 21, 2024
About half of adults say they either have difficulty affording monthly bills or are just able to afford their household expenses without having money left over, according to the latest KFF Tracking Poll. These groups are much more likely than those who can afford their monthly costs with money left over to rate the national economy negatively and worry about affording everyday expenses. Worries about health care costs, however, pervade regardless of financial situation, with a majority of adults who can afford their bills with money left over saying they worry about affording unexpected medical bills or the cost of health care services. Thinking ahead to the upcoming 2024 presidential election, voters who have difficulty affording household expenses are more...