Americans Are Confused About Healthcare -- and Skipping Treatment Because of It
Healthcare can be an enormous expense that wreaks havoc on your finances. But a lack of knowledge of how their health benefits work is causing a disturbing number of Americans to forgo medical treatment rather than take care of themselves properly.
A frightening 27.2% of Americans say uncertainty over what their coverage entails leads them to avoid medical care, according to a recent Policygenius survey. And while higher earners are less likely to skimp on healthcare than their lower-earning counterparts, nearly 20% of workers earning at least $100,000 a year have passed on medical treatment, too.
If you've been neglecting your health because you're unsure of what benefits you're entitled to, it's imperative that you find a way to get at that information. Otherwise, you could end up compromising not only your health, but also your finances.
Source Fool.com
