Americans Struggle as Health Care and Prescriptions Become Unaffordable

Americans Struggle as Health Care and Prescriptions Become Unaffordable
Key Takeaways A growing number of Americans can no longer afford medical care or medications. Approximately 35% of Americans would be unable to pay for medical care if they required it. The rates are even more elevated among African American and Hispanic individuals. Wednesday, April 2, 2025 (News) — A recent study indicates that the struggle to afford healthcare has hit an all-time peak in the U.S. According to the newest West Health-Gallup Healthcare Affordability Index, over one-third of Americans—approximately 91 million individuals—would struggle to pay for adequate healthcare if they required it immediately. "The increasing pattern of being unable to afford healthcare is a concerning development that is expected to persist and potentially speed up," he stated. Tim Lash President of the West Health Policy Center, which is affiliated with a consortium of nonprofits dedicated to healthcare and aging issues. Urgent policy measures are requir…