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Introduction In 2023, the Commonwealth Fund conducted an extensive survey shedding light on the financial burdens that many Americans face when it comes to healthcare expenses. The report, titled “Paying for It: The Costs of Debt Leave Americans Sicker and Poorer – 2023 Affordability Survey,” (released October 2023) reveals the stark reality of healthcare affordability in the United States. In this blog post, we’ll provide a summary of the key findings and implications of this survey.

As an employer, you understand the importance of providing your employees with good healthcare benefits. You likely invest a significant amount of money into these benefits, including coverage for medical care, dental, vision, medications, and preventive care. Despite these efforts, your employees may still face high out-of-pocket costs for medical care, which can lead to financial stress and impact their satisfaction and retention.  It’s important to be empathetic and understand that even the best healthcare benefits may not cover all costs, and employees may still need help paying for medical expenses.