Even medical professionals are skipping health insurance because of high prices
- Posted on September 20, 2026
- By Washington Post
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Healthcare professionals face mounting financial pressure as insurance premiums continue to escalate beyond sustainable levels. Despite traditionally maintaining higher coverage rates than other industries, medical workers increasingly struggle to afford adequate health plans. This paradox reveals systemic affordability challenges within the insurance market, forcing even those in healthcare to reassess their coverage options and highlighting the urgent need for industry-wide reform to ensure accessibility for all workers.
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