HEALTHCARE

Understanding Healthcare

How much is healthcare costing us in the United States?

  • $35,119 - average cost per year for a family of four in 2025.

  • $12,214 - average cost per year for a family of four in 2005.

  • The healthcare cost increased by an average of 188% in 20 years.

  • Wages increased also, but by only average of 84% in 20 years.

»> SOURCE «< According to Millman and Advisory Board

  • “Around half of US Adults said it was difficult to afford healthcare costs and 25% said that they or a family member in their household had difficulty paying for healthcare in the last 12 months.”

  • “Around 25% of respondents said that they had postponed care due to costs while 21% said they did not fill a prescription due to costs.”

  • “Around 10% of respondents said they had either cut pills in half or skipper doses of their medicine.”

»> SOURCE «< KFF Survey

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