Prevalence of Cost as Barrier to Medical Care

New York Finger Lakes Region and Western New York

Even among those with health insurance, significant numbers of people do not receive medical care due to the cost. Not surprisingly, cost is more of an issue among lower income groups. Cost as a barrier is highest for the uninsured, but nonetheless is a challenge for many people with Medicaid or private insurance too.

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