Here's How 53% of Workers Are Putting Their Health at Risk
It's no secret that healthcare is expensive. In fact, medical debt is the No. 1 source of personal bankruptcy filings in the country. But new data from Bank of America's 2019 Workplace Benefits Report reveals a disturbing trend: Americans are ignoring their health to save money on medical care.
A frightening 53% of U.S. workers have skipped or postponed medical appointments, tests, procedures, medications, and hospital stays to avoid having to pay for them. Some have even forgone health insurance altogether. If you're guilty of doing the same, you should know that you're not only putting your health at risk, but also potentially creating a scenario where a minor health issue escalates into a major one, thereby costing you more money needlessly.
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