Among the Insured with Medical Bill Problems, 63% Report Using Up Most or All Their Savings and 42% Took on an Extra Job or Worked More Hours
Half of People Without Health Insurance Report Problems With Medical Bills, and They Face Similar Financial and Personal Consequences As Those With Insurance
This Visualizing Health Policy infographic chartsrecent trends in employer-sponsored health insurance premiums. Between 1999 and 2015, premiums increased by 203 percent, outpacing both inflation and workers’ earnings.
The first pilot case, which will debut on January 6, describes early identification, diagnosis and treatment for a 15-year-old girl with restrictive anorexia
For many, their uncovered medical expenses affect their ability to meet other basic needs–such as paying for housing, food, or heat–or make it tough for them to pay other bills