Inadequate Coverage Is Associated with More Cost-Related Problems Getting Needed Care Percent of adults ages 19–64 who had any of four access problems.

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Inadequate Coverage Is Associated with More Cost-Related Problems Getting Needed Care Percent of adults ages 19–64 who had any of four access problems in past year because of cost* Notes: * Includes any of the following because of cost: did not fill a prescription; skipped recommended medical test, treatment, or follow-up; had a medical problem but did not visit doctor or clinic; did not see a specialist when needed. “Underinsured” refers to adults who were insured all year but experienced one of the following: out-of-pocket costs, excluding premiums, equaled 10% or more of income; out-of-pocket costs, excluding premiums, equaled 5% or more of income if low-income (<200% of poverty); or deductibles equaled 5% or more of income. “Insured now, had a coverage gap” refers to adults who were insured at the time of the survey but were uninsured at any point in the 12 months prior to the survey field date. “Uninsured now” refers to adults who reported being uninsured at the time of the survey. Data: Commonwealth Fund Biennial Health Insurance Survey (2018).