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Commercial health plan members are ‘stressed’ about out-of-pocket costs, says patient aid group

The PAN Foundation says its latest survey also found evidence that consumers see dental coverage as a higher policy priority than telehealth access.

By Allison Bell | January 06, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Many Americans with commercial health coverage are nervous about out-of-pocket health care costs, according to a group that provides grants people can use to pay medical bills.

About 48% of people with commercial insurance said their out-of-pocket health care costs were higher in 2024 than in 2023, according to the Patient Access Network Foundation‘s research arm.

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