HSA Account Because people focus on short-term rather than long-term expenses, consumers who do participate in an HSA cap their contributions lower than they should. (Photo: Getty)

Anxiety takes on many forms and is a result of many potential reasons. But the escalating cost of health care is one of the most impactful elements affecting stress.

The WEX Health’s “Paying for Healthcare in America: Challenges, Missed Opportunities & What We Can Do” research report states that more than a quarter of Americans have had greater anxiety about health care expenses over the past year. Not surprisingly, out-of-pocket expenses hit low-to-moderate income households the hardest and caused them the most anxiety.

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