High inflation and housing costs force Americans to delay needed health care

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High inflation and housing costs force Americans to delay needed health care
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Close to 40% of surveyed Americans, a record high, put off medical care last year because of finances. Americans are delaying or skipping doctor's visits, dental and vision care, and medications.

The Institute, which helps people access low-cost care, is based in Newtown. The neighborhood, inland from Sarasota's lavish beach communities, has many residents who live below the poverty line, lack insurance and face other barriers to consistent and affordable care.

"Because they're more comfortable now," she said."They feel like, hey the rent is paid, I can let my guard down, maybe I can go get the medical attention I need." from NPR and Kaiser Health News found about 100 million people in America had medical debt. About 1 in 8 owe more than $10,000, according to a KFF poll.than treating advanced-stage illnesses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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