25% of privately insured adults doubt they could pay for a major unexpected illness or injury

According to a recent telephone poll conducted by the Associated Press:

• 19% of all privately insured adults did not go to the doctor when they were sick, injured, because of costs.
• 17% skipped a recommended test or treatment.
• 18% of all adults went without a physical exam or other preventive care.
• 50% surveyed said they had a strong understanding of what their plans cover.

Note: The telephone poll conducted between July 22 and September 3 included interviews with a random national sample of 1,004 privately insured adults aged 18 to 64.


Source: Washington Post