Beyond cost, what barriers to health care do consumers face?

(By Imani Telesford, Aubrey Winger, and Matthew Rae for The Kaiser Family Foundation published August 22, 2024)

Most adults (91%) have health insurance, and the majority (85% of adults) self-report their health status as at least good. However, many adults face barriers accessing medical care. High cost-sharing and expenses not covered by insurance leave some with expensive medical bills. Many adults face additional barriers accessing needed healthcare. Long appointment wait times, difficulty finding in-network providers and challenges traveling to providers at convenient times may lead some to delay or skip care. Continue reading here…

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