COMMENTARY: Health-care costs are forcing terrible trade-offs
Many Americans are struggling to pay for healthcare, with rising costs forcing them to make difficult trade-offs, such as skipping meals or going without insurance. Recent surveys show that the situation is worsening, with a growing number of people unable to afford basic needs due to high healthcare costs.
Rising healthcare costs are forcing many Americans to make difficult choices. A recent survey found that 80% of people enrolled in marketplace plans say costs have gone up, straining their budgets. Some are skipping meals or going without insurance altogether. The situation is expected to worsen due to policy changes. Many Americans are transitioning to cheaper, high-deductible plans that could be financially disastrous in the event of a health emergency. The problem affects not only those relying on public insurance but also those with private insurance through their employers.
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