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flag In 2025, over 82 million Americans made financial sacrifices to afford healthcare, driven by rising costs and lost subsidies.

flag In 2025, about one-third of Americans, over 82 million people, made financial sacrifices like skipping meals or rationing medication to afford healthcare, according to a West Health-Gallup survey of nearly 20,000 adults. flag The strain was highest among lower-income and uninsured individuals, but even higher-income households reported similar trade-offs. flag Rising premiums and the end of pandemic-era Affordable Care Act subsidies contributed to the burden, with 47% of adults worried about affording care in 2026—the highest level since 2021. flag Healthcare costs are delaying major life decisions, including retirement, home purchases, and starting families, prompting calls for systemic reform.

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