A new survey by the West Health-Gallup Affordability Index reveals worsening healthcare affordability among U.S. adults, with only 49% considered “cost secure,” down from 61% in 2022. Concerns about affording healthcare are at a record high, particularly as economic pressures from inflation increase. Respondents report significant financial burdens due to healthcare costs, with many sacrificing basic needs or delaying medical treatment. Vulnerable groups, including younger adults and women, are experiencing the sharpest declines in access and affordability. The data underscores growing anxiety as healthcare costs remain a pressing issue heading into 2026.
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