Nearly Half of Americans Fear They Can’t Afford Care in 2026, Poll Finds

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Key Takeaways

  • 47% of U.S. adults worry they can’t afford care in 2026

  • 1 in 5 households couldn’t pay for a prescription in the last three months

  • State rankings show large gaps in cost, quality and access across the country

Originally published on healthday.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.