Maryland Consumer Healthcare Experience State Survey

A survey of more than 1,300 Maryland adults, conducted from July 6 to July 20, 2022, found that:

• Nearly 3 in 5 (55%) experienced at least one healthcare affordability burden in the past year;
• More than 4 in 5 (82%) reported worry about affording healthcare in the future;
• Lower-income respondents and respondents with disabilities were more likely to report go without care and incurring debt due to healthcare costs; and
• Across party lines, respondents expressed strong support for government-led solutions.

Altarum’s Consumer Healthcare Experience State Survey (CHESS) is designed to elicit respondents’ unbiased views on a wide range of health system issues, including confidence using the health system, financial burden and views on fixes that might be needed.

Below are Data Briefs with statewide survey results.

2022 Data Briefs

• Healthcare Affordability
• Healthcare Equity
• Prescription Drug Costs