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Health Care and the Middle Class: More Costs and Less Coverage

(8 days ago) WebThis analysis paper examines the availability, affordability and stability of the health insurance coverage of the American middle class, defined as those with incomes of $44,000 to $88,000 for a

https://www.kff.org/health-costs/report/health-care-and-the-middle-class-more/

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With Inflation Rising, Medical Costs Hurt The Middle Class - Forbes

(Just Now) WebOverall, 31% of non-prime Americans reported financial strain due to out-of-pocket healthcare costs—a nearly 50% increase between October 2021 and February …

https://www.forbes.com/sites/debgordon/2022/03/30/with-inflation-rising-medical-costs-hurt-the-middle-class-most-new-report-shows/

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Monitoring the middle class: How the American middle …

(9 days ago) WebAddressing the health issues in the American middle class requires a racially sensitive view as the disparities in social and economic institutions translate to disparities in health outcomes

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/monitoring-the-middle-class-how-the-american-middle-class-is-really-doing/

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The Paradox Of Health Care Competition: How The Middle Class …

(9 days ago) WebThis makes the middle class the big loser in today’s health care market. Unfortunately, there is little incentive for the various segments of the health care industry …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/paradox-health-care-competition-middle-class-became-big-loser

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Medical debt hits the middle class hardest CNN Politics

(6 days ago) Web03:28 - Source: CNN. CNN —. Medical debt is a big burden for the middle class. Almost a quarter of middle-class Americans, or 17 million people, had unpaid …

https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/21/politics/medical-debt-middle-class/index.html

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A New Contract with the Middle Class – Health Brookings

(9 days ago) WebSince the turn of the century, deaths caused by drug overdoses, for example, rose over three-fold (from 6.1 deaths/100,000 to 21.7 deaths/100,000). Mental health trends in the …

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/a-new-contract-with-the-middle-class-health/

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Middle-Class Families Would Face Higher Costs, Worse Coverage …

(5 days ago) WebChildren with special health care needs. Over 11 million children have special health care needs, and 56 percent of them live in middle-class families (those with …

https://www.cbpp.org/research/middle-class-families-would-face-higher-costs-worse-coverage-under-senate-health-bill

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Why the Cost of Long-Term Care Is Out of Reach for the Middle …

(6 days ago) WebA recent Genworth financial survey found the national monthly median cost of homemaker services or a home health aide can easily top $4,160 (based on a 40 …

https://www.nextavenue.org/the-cost-of-long-term-care-is-out-of-reach-for-middle-income-earners/

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How the American middle class has changed in the …

(8 days ago) WebThe median income for lower-income households grew more slowly than that of middle-class households, increasing from $20,604 in 1970 to $29,963 in 2020, or 45%. The rise in income from 1970 to 2020 …

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2022/04/20/how-the-american-middle-class-has-changed-in-the-past-five-decades/

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The Effects of Rising Health Care Costs on Middle-Class Economic …

(7 days ago) WebPublished January 08, 2013. Rising costs for health care services and health insurance premiums represent a growing burden for middle-class families across all age groups. …

https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/health/coverage-access/impacts-of-rising-healthcare-costs-AARP-ppi-sec.html

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Middle class spending on healthcare soars Fierce Healthcare

(9 days ago) WebMiddle-income households devote 8.9 percent of their spending on healthcare, up three percentage points between 1984 and 2014, according to The Wall …

https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/finance/middle-class-spending-healthcare-soars

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Rising Health Care Costs and the Middle Class RAND

(Just Now) WebRising health care costs reduce the availability of and enrollment in employment-based private health insurance, and the financial protection provided by it, …

https://www.rand.org/pubs/articles/2012/rising-health-care-costs-and-the-middle-class.html

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'Major League, Middle Class Anxiety': Is the U.S. Closer to Universal

(1 days ago) WebAccording to a poll released on February 25 by the Kaiser Family Foundation, which tracks health policy issues, 53% percent of American households cut back on …

https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/major-league-middle-class-anxiety-is-the-u-s-closer-to-universal-health-care/

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How the Middle Class is Ditching Health Insurance - HSA for America

(9 days ago) WebThe American middle class is bearing the brunt of consistently rising premiums and deductibles. This is not only dangerous, but it’s also unsustainable. …

https://hsaforamerica.com/blog/american-middle-class-ditching-health-insurance/

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Most Americans Consider Themselves Middle-Class. But Are They?

(1 days ago) WebIn a 2015 Pew survey, only 10 percent of Americans said they considered themselves lower-class and just 1 percent thought they were upper-class. Earnings …

https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2021/05/most-americans-consider-themselves-middle-class-but.html

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Middle class income growth is lagging the rich and the poor

(5 days ago) WebRegardless of your view on the healthcare question, income growth for the middle class is still falling behind both the rich and the poor. To be sure, the bottom …

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/middle-class-income-growth-is-lagging-the-rich-and-the-poor-how-much-is-due-to-healthcare-subsidies/

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The Declining Middle Class and the Use of Healthcare in the …

(6 days ago) WebForbes “The middle class might nearly disappear in the next decade.” Watson, P. March 8, 2018. Marketwatch.com “Why the middle-class is shrinking.” Arends, B. …

https://www.elitelearning.com/resource-center/health-systems-management/the-declining-middle-class-and-the-use-of-healthcare-in-the-united-states/

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The U.S. Healthcare System is Broken, Middle-Class Families with

(9 days ago) WebFor middle-class parents of disabled children, good income and great insurance are still not enough to cover the vast holes in U.S. healthcare. Skip to main …

https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/power-health/the-u-s-healthcare-system-is-broken

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Health, Income, & Poverty: Where We Are & What Could Help

(Just Now) WebA 2008 report found that $1.00 in SNAP expenditures generates $1.73 in economic activity and that SNAP is among the most effective economic stimulus …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hpb20180817.901935/

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N.J.’s health system is failing underserved groups. How can the …

(4 days ago) WebThe Commonwealth Fund analysis showed some promising gains for underserved communities in New Jersey. Black women, for instance, had the highest …

https://www.nj.com/healthfit/2021/11/njs-health-system-is-failing-underserved-groups-how-can-the-care-divide-be-bridged.html

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The Middle Class and National Health Reform

(4 days ago) WebOne factor raising the chances for comprehensive reform is the increasing jeopardy of the middle class. In retrospect, it is now clear that the growth of employee …

https://prospect.org/health/middle-class-national-health-reform/

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2020 Democrats on Health Care - The New York Times

(9 days ago) WebSingle-payer health care is a dividing line in the race, separating Democrats who want to replace the private insurance system from those who favor improving it. …

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/us/politics/obamacare-democratic-candidates.html

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What's health care like in rural America? We're taking a close-up …

(8 days ago) WebIt emphasized the need for increased access to care, improved quality of health care and a more targeted approach to reducing risk factors. It was released in …

https://www.heart.org/en/news/2024/04/30/whats-health-care-like-in-rural-america-were-taking-a-close-up-look

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Money on their minds: Health-related costs top older adults' …

(5 days ago) WebThe health-related issues rated as "very concerning" for older adults in their community by the largest percentage of people over 50 across the U.S. Credit: Emily …

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-money-minds-health-older-adults.html

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National Minority Health Month: Understanding Culture - CDC …

(Just Now) WebFigure 1: The Vital Conditions for Health and Well-Being framework, indicating the seven necessary conditions for community resilience. See …

https://blogs.cdc.gov/healthequity/2024/04/30/national-minority-health-month-understanding-culture-community-and-connections-to-advance-health-equity/

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