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Poll shows Americans are cutting back on basics to afford health care | AP News

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July 28, 2026↗ source

A new KFF survey highlights that rising healthcare costs are forcing Americans to cut back on basic necessities. The report cites the specific case of Priscilla Brown, a Type 2 diabetic who admits to rationing her insulin doses to afford expenses like gas. The financial strain is attributed to the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits, leading to higher premiums and difficult choices for enrollees.

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