August 04, 2012 08:43 am <\/p>\n
Tracey Petersen,MML News Reporter <\/p>\n
Sacramento, CA - A California Field Poll study found a majority or 53% of California voters report difficulties paying for their health care costs. This includes 27% who say their health costs are very difficult and 26% who say they are somewhat difficult to afford. There are big differences across voter subgroups, with uninsured, lower income and Latino voters more likely than others to report difficulties. <\/p>\n
Among voters who reported difficulty paying for their health care costs, 39% say the cost of insurance premiums is the most difficult part of their health care expenses to pay. <\/p>\n
Another 31% mention out-of-pocket expenses for deductibles, co-pays, and limits to their insurance coverage as being the hardest to afford. <\/p>\n
Nearly half or 46% say they have delayed seeking one or more health services in the past year due to its cost. 34% cite delaying dental care most often. <\/p>\n
In addition, majorities of California voters say they are very concerned about the personal risks associated with the health care system. For example, 54% express great concern about the possibility of facing financial hardships due to the cost of health treatments and 52% are very concerned about going without health coverage or going without care or medicines because of its cost. <\/p>\n
Another 51% report a high degree of concern about the possibility of being denied payment or coverage for a needed treatment. <\/p>\n
Written by Tracey Petersen <\/p>\n
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