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flag Over 82 million Americans cut basic expenses to afford healthcare, impacting middle- and higher-income households.

flag A 2025 survey of nearly 20,000 U.S. adults found that about one in three Americans—over 82 million people—have cut back on basic expenses like utilities, gas, and food to afford healthcare. flag The financial strain affects people across income levels, with 62% of uninsured adults making such trade-offs, and significant numbers of insured individuals, including those earning $90,000 to $120,000 and over $240,000, also reducing spending or borrowing money. flag Many are stretching prescriptions or delaying major life decisions, with 24 million postponing retirement, 18% delaying job changes, 14% putting off home purchases, and 6% delaying family planning. flag The impact is widespread, especially among middle-income households earning $48,000 to $180,000, with about half delaying at least one major life milestone due to healthcare costs.

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