Why it matters
Higher premiums and gaps in coverage can make health care less affordable for U.S. households. The survey finding about skipped care points to potential access problems for uninsured people.
HEALTH POLICY & CARE • UNITED STATES
STAT reports 9% rise in health insurance premiums and more uninsured adults
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A new survey, reported by STAT, found that the share of working-age U.S. adults without health insurance rose in 2026 as premiums increased 9%. Half of uninsured people said cost kept them from seeking needed care.
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