A Commonwealth Fund survey found that 44% of adults in the US are carrying medical or dental debt, 57% have forgone needed care due to the cost, and up to one-third of respondents with chronic conditions said they cannot afford needed prescriptions. The report’s authors suggested extending Affordable Care Act tax credits that are set to expire, reducing out-of-pocket costs for ACA marketplace health plans, making employer-sponsored coverage more affordable for low-wage employees and maintaining Medicaid eligibility for 12 months.

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