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Americans’ Challenges with Health Care Costs KFF

(9 days ago) A July 2022 KFF Health Tracking Poll shows that unexpected medical bills are near the top of the list of people’s financial worries, with about two-thirds of the public saying they are at least somewhat worried about affording unexpected medical bills for themselves and their family (64%). Similar shares say they worry … See more

https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/americans-challenges-with-health-care-costs/

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Even With Health Insurance, Many Americans Still …

(2 days ago) WEBThe president-elect has vowed to strengthen the Affordable Care Act, which gave millions of Americans health insurance. But …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/11/12/934146128/despite-aca-coverage-gains-millions-still-suffer-catastrophic-health-care-costs

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New HHS Report Shows National Uninsured Rate Reached All …

(1 days ago) WEBToday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a new report showing that the national uninsured rate reached an all-time low of 7.7 …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/08/03/new-hhs-report-shows-national-uninsured-rate-reached-all-time-low-2023-after-record-breaking-aca-enrollment-period.html

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Health Coverage Affordability Crisis 2020 Biennial Survey

(2 days ago) WEBIn the first half of 2020, 43.4 percent of U.S. adults ages 19 to 64 were inadequately insured. This is statistically unchanged from the last time we fielded the …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2020/aug/looming-crisis-health-coverage-2020-biennial

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It’s Not Just You: Many People Confront Health …

(7 days ago) WEBA new survey indicates that a majority of U.S. adults who are insured have experienced a raft of problems including troubles with access to medical care and unexpected, higher bills.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/15/health/health-insurance-medical-bills.html

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Report shows health insurance coverage is inadequate for many …

(4 days ago) WEBHealth insurance provides insufficient coverage for the care most Americans need, a recent survey shows.. Half of all working-age adults with health insurance …

https://healthjournalism.org/blog/2023/12/report-shows-health-insurance-coverage-is-inadequate-for-many-americans/

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Is our healthcare system broken? - Harvard Health

(Just Now) WEBHealth insurers may discourage care to hold down costs. Many health insurance companies restrict expensive medications, tests, and other services by …

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-our-healthcare-system-broken-202107132542

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Most people have problems with their health insurance …

(Just Now) WEB07:20 - Source: CNN. CNN —. Most Americans have run into trouble using their health insurance in the past year, but the majority still like their coverage, a new report has found. Some 58% of

https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/15/politics/health-insurance-understanding-problems/index.html

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The State of U.S. Health Insurance in 2022 - Commonwealth Fund

(4 days ago) WEBThe Commonwealth Fund Biennial Health Insurance Survey, 2022, was conducted by SSRS from March 28 through July 4, 2022. The survey consisted of …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2022/sep/state-us-health-insurance-2022-biennial-survey

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New HHS Report Shows National Uninsured Rate Reached All …

(Just Now) WEBToday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a new report showing that the national uninsured rate reached an all-time low of 8 percent …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/08/02/new-hhs-report-shows-national-uninsured-rate-reached-all-time-low-in-2022.html

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Inadequate Health Insurance Coverage Drives Medical Debt – Four

(7 days ago) WEBTrends in health insurance coverage are driving an increase in medical debt: these include inadequate enrollment in comprehensive health care coverage and …

https://www.aha.org/news/perspective/2023-08-11-inadequate-health-insurance-coverage-drives-medical-debt-four-solutions-address-significant-problem

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Year in Review: 10 Health Policy Issues for 2023 KFF

(9 days ago) WEBHere’s a look back at 10 issues KFF tracked closely this year with some of our top findings summarized: Health care costs continue to be a burden for many …

https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/fact-sheet/year-in-review-10-health-policy-issues-for-2023/

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Many Americans have health insurance that isn't 'good enough'

(9 days ago) WEBUnfortunately, the answer for too many Americans is “Not good enough.”. While the ACA created a limit on how much some people have to pay when they get …

https://www.statnews.com/2022/11/04/millions-americans-health-insurance-isnt-good-enough/

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Racial Inequities Persist in Health Care Despite Expanded Insurance

(7 days ago) WEBHealth workers demonstrating in Washington in 2020. Racial health gaps did not narrow significantly between 1999 and 2018, according to one study.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/17/health/racial-disparities-health-care.html

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Health Costs And Financing: Challenges And Strategies For A New

(Just Now) WEBPrices on existing, branded drugs have increased substantially during the past decade, limiting affordability and access. 37,41,42 And even in circumstances …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2020.01560

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The Uninsured and the ACA: A Primer – Key Facts about Health …

(2 days ago) WEBUninsured people are more likely than those with insurance to report problems getting needed medical care. One in five (20%) uninsured adults say that they …

https://www.kff.org/report-section/the-uninsured-and-the-aca-a-primer-key-facts-about-health-insurance-and-the-uninsured-amidst-changes-to-the-affordable-care-act-how-does-lack-of-insurance-affect-access-to-care/

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Taking Account of Rising Health Care Costs - The New York Times

(1 days ago) WEBWe were broadly looking at issues in health insurance last year. MultiPlan kept coming up in my conversations with physician groups, doctors and patients. At first, …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/18/insider/medical-insurance-costs.html

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America's healthcare affordability crisis 'is growing larger and …

(3 days ago) WEBData from July showed that 18% of Americans hold medical debt that has been sent to collection agencies. And according to a new West Health-Gallup 2021 …

https://www.westhealth.org/news/americas-health-care-affordability-crisis-is-growing-larger-and-deeper/

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One-fourth of people dropped from Medicaid still aren't insured, …

(1 days ago) WEBAt least 20 million lower-income Americans have lost their federal health insurance since the provision that kept states from disenrolling people during COVID-19 …

https://apnews.com/article/medicaid-unwinding-health-insurance-covid-b00dfbc7b7997e46c045f3136a561d49

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Analysis: Health insurance claim denials are on the rise, to the

(Just Now) WEBKFF Health News is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at KFF—an independent …

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/analysis-health-insurance-claim-denials-are-on-the-rise-to-the-detriment-of-patients

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The 6 challenges facing health care in 2023—and how to

(6 days ago) WEB1. Financial difficulties. In 2023, health systems will likely continue to face financial difficulties due to ongoing staffing problems, reduced patient volumes, and …

https://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/2023/01/04/healthcare-2023

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How can I get consumer help if I have insurance?

(5 days ago) WEBIf you're covered by a job-based health plan, you can contact the Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, at www.askebsa.dol.gov or 1-866 …

https://www.healthcare.gov/how-can-i-get-consumer-help-if-i-have-insurance/

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The Challenges of Health Insurance: Barriers to Affordable and

(6 days ago) WEBAmericans are increasingly worried about their ability to pay for healthcare. And many people are more anxious about affording medical bills than they are about …

https://medcitynews.com/2023/12/the-challenges-of-health-insurance-barriers-to-affordable-and-accessible-healthcare/

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Consumer Survey Highlights Problems with Denied Health …

(4 days ago) WEBThe KFF Survey of Consumer Experiences with Health Insurance found that 18% of insured adults say they experienced denied claims in the past year. This …

https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/issue-brief/consumer-survey-highlights-problems-with-denied-health-insurance-claims/

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Problems and Issues in National Health Insurance - Tax Foundation

(3 days ago) WEBHowever, no consensus has been reached on certain important issues. Developing a plan for national health insurance requires decisions and compromises …

https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/problems-and-issues-national-health-insurance/

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Fact Sheet: Vice President Harris Announces Historic …

(3 days ago) WEBActions are the latest in a series of steps the Biden-Harris Administration has taken to improve safety, provide support for care workers and family caregivers, and to …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/04/22/fact-sheet-vice-president-harris-announces-historic-advancements-in-long-term-care-to-support-the-care-economy/

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Disability Income and Benefits NAMI

(1 days ago) WEBSome people living with a mental health condition find that there are periods of time when working becomes too difficult, and they can no longer sustain employment. Fortunately, …

https://www.nami.org/your-journey/individuals-with-mental-illness/social-security-disability-insurance-benefits-supplemental-security-income/

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KFF Survey of Consumer Experiences with Health Insurance

(8 days ago) WEBProblems with health insurance can also lead to unexpected costs – 28% of insured adults who had a problem with their insurance (16% of all insured) say they …

https://www.kff.org/private-insurance/poll-finding/kff-survey-of-consumer-experiences-with-health-insurance/

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