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New Jersey Survey Respondents Receive Unexpected Medical Bills, Incur Medical Debt, and Express Bipartisan Support Government Action
Background In the absence of affordable care options, individuals may find themselves burdened by medical costs. In 2024, nearly 100 million Americans owed over $220 billion in medical debt.[i] Medical debt is largely driven by unaffordable bills: many Americans with private coverage must pay thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket expenses to get care, including increasingly […]
Read MorePennsylvania Survey Respondents Receive Unexpected Medical Bills, Incur Medical Debt, and Express Bipartisan Support Government Action
Background In the absence of affordable care options, individuals may find themselves burdened by medical costs. In 2024, nearly 100 million Americans owed over $220 billion in medical debt.[i] Medical debt is largely driven by unaffordable bills: many Americans with private coverage must pay thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket expenses to get care, including increasingly […]
Read MoreGeorgia Survey Respondents Receive Unexpected Medical Bills, Incur Medical Debt, and Express Bipartisan Support Government Action
Executive Summary Background In the absence of affordable care options, individuals may find themselves burdened by medical costs. In 2024, nearly 100 million Americans owed over $220 billion in medical debt.[1] Medical debt is largely driven by unaffordable bills: many Americans with private coverage must pay thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket expenses to get care, […]
Read MoreTexas Survey Respondents Receive Unexpected Medical Bills, Incur Medical Debt, and Express Bipartisan Support Government Action
Executive Summary Medical debt remains a common consequence of high and unpredictable out-of-pocket medical costs. Findings from the Consumer Healthcare Experience State Survey (CHESS) illustrate how unexpected medical bills and affordability challenges contribute to financial strain for many Texas households. This brief describes findings from a survey of more than 1,400 Texas adults, conducted by […]
Read MoreAlaska Survey Respondents Receive Unexpected Medical Bills, Incur Medical Debt, and Express Bipartisan Support Government Action
Executive Summary Medical debt remains a common consequence of high and unpredictable out-of-pocket medical costs. Findings from the Consumer Healthcare Experience State Survey (CHESS) illustrate how unexpected medical bills and affordability challenges contribute to financial strain for many Alaska households. This brief describes findings from a survey of more than 355 Alaska adults, conducted by […]
Read MoreVirginia Survey Respondents Receive Unexpected Medical Bills, Incur Medical Debt, and Express Bipartisan Support Government Action
Executive Summary Medical debt remains a common consequence of high and unpredictable out-of-pocket medical costs. Findings from the Consumer Healthcare Experience State Survey (CHESS) illustrate how unexpected medical bills and affordability challenges contribute to financial strain for many Virginia households. This brief describes findings from a survey of more than 1,300 Virginia adults, conducted by […]
Read MoreNorth Carolina Survey Respondents Receive Unexpected Medical Bills, Incur Medical Debt, and Express Bipartisan Support Government Action
Executive Summary Background In the absence of affordable care options, individuals may find themselves burdened by medical costs. In 2024, nearly 100 million Americans owed over $220 billion in medical debt.[1] Medical debt is largely driven by unaffordable bills: many Americans with private coverage must pay thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket expenses to get care, […]
Read MoreOhio Survey Respondents Receive Unexpected Medical Bills, Incur Medical Debt, and Express Bipartisan Support Government Action
Executive Summary Medical debt remains a common consequence of high and unpredictable out-of-pocket medical costs. Findings from the Consumer Healthcare Experience State Survey (CHESS) illustrate how unexpected medical bills and affordability challenges contribute to financial strain for many Ohio households. This brief describes findings from a survey of more than 1,400 Ohio adults, conducted by […]
Read MoreMaine Survey Respondents Receive Unexpected Medical Bills and Incur Medical Debt; Express Bipartisan Support for Government Action
Unexpected Medical Bills Twenty-eight percent (29%) of Maine respondents received an unexpected medical bill in the past year. Unexpected bills can be a major contributor to health care debt. A national survey found that many medical debts come from one-time or short-term medical expenses, which are often unexpected, and that many households don’t have the […]
Read MoreFacing the Future: Understanding Federal Policy Changes and their Effect on Coverage and Affordability
The Consumer Healthcare Experience State Survey (CHESS) consistently reveals that affordability remains the top barrier preventing individuals from obtaining health insurance and accessing necessary care. With the enactment of the House Reconciliation bill (H.R. 1), these financial challenges are poised to intensify for many Americans. Join the Hub and a panel of experts for a […]
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