Obamacare Fails: Americans Can’t Afford Health Care, Get Sicker – Report
Obamacare Fail: Americans Struggling to Afford Health Care, Sicker from Avoiding or Delaying Care – Report
It’s been over 13 years since the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare, was signed into law by then-President Barack Obama. This legislation was touted as a cure-all for the American health care system, promising lower costs, improved coverage, and the ability to keep your current health plan if you liked it.
However, a recent survey conducted by the Commonwealth Fund foundation reveals a different reality. The survey, which interviewed 7,873 Americans aged 19 and older, found that health care is still unaffordable in the Affordable Care Act era. Many Americans have become sicker because they have postponed necessary care due to the high costs.
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- Approximately half of those surveyed found their health care plans difficult to pay for.
- Individuals with employer-provided or subsidized plans were less likely to complain about costs.
- 57% of those with individual plans, including those who purchased health care through Obamacare’s marketplace, found it challenging to pay for their coverage.
- A significant number of respondents reported putting off or skipping care visits and needed prescriptions due to cost.
- Of those who delayed care, more than half said it made them sicker.
- Despite having coverage, about a third of respondents incurred medical debt.
- Medical debt often led to further delays in getting needed care.
The survey’s findings highlight the ongoing affordability issues in the American health care system. The Commonwealth Fund suggests various recommendations to address these issues, most of which involve significant government intervention in the free market.
It is clear that Obamacare has not lived up to its promises, leaving many Americans struggling to afford necessary health care and experiencing negative health outcomes as a result.
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What are the recommendations proposed by the Commonwealth Fund to address the issue of affordability in the American health care system
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The Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, was signed into law in 2010 with the goal of reforming the American health care system. It aimed to provide access to affordable health care for all Americans, lower costs, and improve the quality of care. However, a recent report by the Commonwealth Fund highlights the failure of Obamacare in achieving these objectives.
The survey conducted by the Commonwealth Fund revealed that many Americans still struggle to afford health care, even with the implementation of Obamacare. Approximately half of the respondents found their health care plans difficult to pay for, indicating that affordability remains a critical issue. Those with employer-provided or subsidized plans were less likely to complain about costs, suggesting that reliance on the private sector may be a barrier to affordable health care for many individuals.
Furthermore, 57% of those with individual plans, including those who purchased health care through Obamacare’s marketplace, reported difficulties in paying for their coverage. This indicates that even within the framework of Obamacare, affordable health care remains elusive for many Americans. As a result, a significant number of respondents reported postponing or skipping necessary care visits and prescriptions due to the high costs. Disturbingly, more than half of those who delayed care stated that it made them sicker.
In addition to the affordability challenges, the survey found that despite having health insurance coverage, about a third of the respondents incurred medical debt. This debt often led to further delays in receiving the needed care, perpetuating a cycle of financial and health-related hardship.
The findings of the Commonwealth Fund survey underscore the ongoing problems with affordability in the American health care system. In response to these issues, the Commonwealth Fund suggests various recommendations, most of which involve significant government intervention in the free market. While these interventions may provide temporary relief, they fail to address the root causes of high health care costs and may have unintended consequences.
It is evident that Obamacare has not lived up to its promises of affordable and accessible health care for Americans. Many individuals continue to struggle to afford necessary care, resulting in negative health outcomes. This highlights the urgent need for comprehensive health care reform that addresses the underlying issues driving high costs and ensures that all Americans have access to affordable and quality care.
In conclusion, while Obamacare was introduced with the aim of revolutionizing the American health care system, the reality is far from the promises made. Americans continue to face challenges in affording health care, with many experiencing negative health consequences due to delayed or postponed care. It is crucial for policymakers to acknowledge and address these issues to ensure that all Americans can access the care they need without financial hardship.
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