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October 15, 2014

Poll: Many insured struggle with medical bills

  • The biggest financial concerns were among people with so-called high-deductible plans.
  • By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR
    Associated Press

    WASHINGTON — Having health insurance is no panacea for high medical costs. Overall, 1 in 4 privately insured U.S. adults say they don't have much confidence in their ability to pay for a major, unexpected medical expense.

    A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research may help explain why President Barack Obama faces such strong headwinds in trying to persuade the public that his health care law is working to hold costs down.


     
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