Effects on low-income adults in states that have not expanded Medicaid

1. 22.3% needed, but couldn’t afford dental care
2. 21.4% delayed seeking care due to costs
3. 19.9% did not get needed care due to costs
4. 11.9% delayed filling a prescription
5. 8.5% needed, but couldn’t afford, follow-up care
6. 8.3% skipped medication doses

Source: Study: Without Medicaid Expansion, Poor Forgo Medical Care, Associated Press, October 15, 2018
Source URL: https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2018/10/15/us/politics/ap-u...

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