Among older adults, the costs of long-term care and support services are also a concern. Almost six in ten (57%) adults 65 and older say they are at least “somewhat anxious” about affording the cost of a nursing home or assisted living facility if they needed it, and half say they feel anxious about being able to afford support services such as paid nurses or aides. These concerns also loom large among those between the ages of 50 and 64, with more than seven in ten saying they feel anxious about affording residential care (73%) and care from paid nurses or aides (72%) if they were to need these services. 

It’s easy to underestimate how much medical care can cost:

• Fixing a broken leg can cost up to $7,500
• The average cost of a 3-day hospital stay is around $30,000
• Comprehensive cancer care can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars

Having health coverage can help protect you from high, unexpected costs like these.

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