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Much of what the nation currently spends on health care is devoted to managing diseases that often could have been delayed, minimized or even avoided altogether.
Membership and profitability declined in both the individual and group health insurance segments in 2025, with individual coverage experiencing a larger financial impact.
"Understanding the financial challenges LGBTQ+ adults face when accessing health care can help identify persistent gaps in affordability and inform efforts to improve access to needed care and coverage," according to a new KFF report.
The agency alleged that The Villages Health System, based in the 55-plus community of The Villages in central Florida, submitted false diagnosis codes to increase payments.
"Our findings suggest that many workers simply do not have the financial cushion to absorb today's health care costs," said Bridget Bearden, director of member growth and partnerships at EBRI.
Although more than 8 in 10 say they would stay with their organization because of culture, 37% also say they are not receiving meaningful recognition from their managers.
This funding, which is being administered through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, covers a wide range of services, including mental illness among the homeless, substance abuse disorder and suicide prevention.