Health Care Delayed in Ailing Economy
Posted by: Salvatore J. Zambri, Esquire and Catherine Bertram, Esquire
The economy is forcing twenty percent (20%) of Americans to delay or avoid needed medical care, according to a recent Thomson Reuters survey. The survey also reports that more than 20% of Americans believe they will have difficulty paying for health insurance or health services over the next three months.
"We are seeing a positive correlation between Americans losing their access to employer-sponsored health insurance and deferral of healthcare," said Gary Pickens, of Reuters' health-care division, who led the study. "if this trend continues, it will ultimately have an impact on our collective well-being."
If you are having difficulty affording health coverage, we urge you to contact local and state agencies to see if you qualify for Medicaid or other benefits. Certain private companies, like Walgreens, provide programs for the unemployed and uninsured, as well.
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