The survey shows the persistent problem of affordability as people struggled to pay health care costs. About 40% said they delayed or went without care in the last year because of the expense. Survey finds insured Americans can't get proper care: Survey
A majority of Americans with health insurance said they had encountered obstacles to coverage, including denied medical care, higher bills and a dearth of doctors in their plans, according to a new survey from KFF, a nonprofit health research group. As a result, some people delayed or skipped treatment.
“The consequences of care delayed and missed altogether because of the sheer complexity of the system are significant, especially for people who are sick,” said Drew Altman, the CEO of KFF, formerly known as the Kaiser Family Foundation.The survey also underscored the persistent problem of affordability as people struggled to pay their share of health care costs. About 40% of those surveyed said they had delayed or gone without care in the last year because of the expense.
People have a hard time understanding their coverage and benefits, with 30% or more reporting difficulty figuring out what they will be required to pay for care or what exactly their insurance will cover.“Insurances are way more complicated than they should be,” said Amanda Parente, a 19-year-old college student in Nashville, Tennessee, who is covered under her mother’s employer plan.
Insurers say people generally report being happy with their plan, and 81% of those surveyed by KFF gave their insurance high ratings. “Health insurance providers are committed to improving access, affordability and convenience for all Americans and will continue to find innovative solutions to work toward this common goal,” said David Allen, a spokesperson for AHIP, a trade group that represents insurers.
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