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Healthcare Costs Top Financial Worries for Americans

1/30/2026

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A Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) survey finds health care costs Americans' top financial concern, surpassing groceries, utilities, and housing.
Two-thirds worry about affording health care.
Rising costs of health insurance and out-of-pocket expenses are significant factors.
Many Americans disapprove of Congress allowing Affordable Care Act subsidies to expire.
Some plan to forgo health insurance or switch to cheaper, less comprehensive plans.

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Story summary

A Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) survey finds health care costs Americans' top financial concern, surpassing groceries, utilities, and housing.
Two-thirds worry about affording health care.
Rising costs of health insurance and out-of-pocket expenses are significant factors.
Many Americans disapprove of Congress allowing Affordable Care Act subsidies to expire.
Some plan to forgo health insurance or switch to cheaper, less comprehensive plans.