For many women today, having health insurance no longer guarantees affordable care. Rising premiums, high deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs are creating financial strain that often goes unnoticed. Even routine needs like prescriptions, preventive visits, and mental health support are becoming harder to manage. In conversations with working mothers, freelancers, and even salaried professionals, a common thread emerges—coverage exists, but affordability does not. This growing gap highlights a deeper issue within the healthcare system that disproportionately affects women’s financial stability and well-being.
