Healthcare costs associated with aging out of reach for many Americans
Rising inflation and aging costs are forcing a significant portion of Americans to skip or delay essential medical care.
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Inflation is driving a trend of deferred healthcare among Americans, particularly those aging into higher-cost care. A mid-year survey indicates 42% of Americans have skipped or delayed medical treatment in the past year, while reports from CBS News and Yahoo highlight that costs associated with aging are becoming unreachable for many.
Coverage from Morningstar, BenefitsPRO, and Chain Drug Review emphasizes the role of inflation in forcing these medical delays. Local data from KSL.com notes that 4 in 10 Utahns have specifically cut medication, delayed doctor visits, or skipped treatment due to cost.
Attention is now turning to whether Social Security and Medicaid provide sufficient support for those requiring assisted living without personal savings, as highlighted in coverage from Yahoo Finance.
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Quick answers
How many Americans have delayed medical care due to inflation?
According to a mid-year survey cited by Morningstar, 42% of Americans have skipped or delayed medical care in the past year.
What specific actions are people taking to manage healthcare costs?
Coverage indicates people are skipping treatment, cutting medication, and delaying doctor visits.
What regional data is available regarding these trends?
A poll reported by KSL.com found that 4 in 10 Utahns have skipped treatment or delayed care due to cost.
Coverage (7)
- Survey: Inflation has led people to skip or delay medical care Chain Drug Review · 1d ago
- My mom has no savings, but needs assisted living. Are Social Security and Medicaid enough? Yahoo Finance · 1d ago
- Poll: 4 in 10 Utahns have skipped treatment, cut medication or delayed a doctor visit due to cost KSL.com · 1d ago
- Mid-Year Survey: 42% of Americans Have Skipped or Delayed Medical Care in the Past Year Due to Inflation Morningstar · 1d ago
- Costs put healthcare out of reach for many aging Americans Yahoo · 1d ago
- Inflation forces 4 in 10 Americans to skip, delay medical care BenefitsPRO · 1d ago
- Healthcare costs associated with aging out of reach for many Americans CBS News · 1d ago
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