Even with insurance, many Americans are forgoing a trip to the doctor because of the out-of-pocket costs -- and many are fearing they’re going to be priced out of the market altogether.
Related: Basic medical coverage is a big deal
According to a Bankrate survey of 1,002 U.S. adults conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates, a quarter of respondents say they have decided not to seek medical attention when they’ve need it because of the cost. Older millennials, ages 27-36, were the most likely to say this (32 percent).
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Katie Kuehner-Hebert
Katie Kuehner-Hebert is a freelance writer based in Running Springs, Calif. She has more than three decades of journalism experience, with particular expertise in employee benefits and other human resource topics.
