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Joey Solitro

High Healthcare Costs Can Cause Even the Insured To Skip Care

A man gets his blood pressure taken at the doctor.

Americans are grappling with insufficient healthcare coverage, resulting in postponed or foregone healthcare, substantial medical debts and declining health conditions, according to a recent survey by The Commonwealth Fund (CWF).

Having health insurance does not guarantee affordable access to care, according to  CWF's Health Care Affordability Survey of 7,873 adults. Individuals across various insurance sources — employer, marketplace, individual-market plans, Medicaid and Medicare — reported difficulties affording care, as shown in the study, which was conducted from April 18 to July 31.

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