Research

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Americans’ Challenges with Health Care Costs

For many years, KFF polling has found that the high cost of health care is a burden on U.S. families, and that health care costs factor into decisions about insurance coverage and care seeking. These costs and the prospect of unexpected medical bills also rank as the top financial worries for adults and their families.

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NEW POLL: Crushing Health Care Costs Top Priority for Voters

Survey reveals overwhelming bipartisan support for lowering health care costs, for enhanced premium tax credits, and also for broader and bolder health care reforms.