Nearly half of households experiencing three different measures of financial stress in October said they had skipped visiting a doctor or specialist in the previous 12 months because they couldn't afford it. For poorer households, even one financial stress resulted in avoiding health care.
| Number of financial stresses | All households | <$40K | $40K-$75K | $75K+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6% | 14% | 8 | 4% |
| 1 | 20% | 27% | 22 | 16% |
| 2 | 37% | 40% | 44 | 28% |
| 3 | 46% | 46% | 52 | 36% |
