Survey finds 64% say inflation made basics harder to afford, 42% skipped medical care

Survey finds 64% say inflation made basics harder to afford, 42% skipped medical care
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A 2026 survey from eHealth found 64% of those polled say inflation has made it harder to afford basics like food, housing and clothing, forcing many Americans to make difficult choices between necessities like rent, groceries and healthcare. The study reveals that healthcare is often losing out when people are forced to prioritize their

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