Pinched by Deductibles, Some Forgo Care

High deductibles and other out-of-pocket health costs have put more families — many of them solidly middle-class — on a financial tightrope, limiting their access to care.

Research by Families USA this year found that nearly 30 percent of adults with deductibles of at least $1,500 per person decided to forgo needed medical care because they could not afford it.

By comparison, for those with deductibles below $1,500 per person, 20 percent went without needed medical care because of the cost.

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