The New York Times looks at the health risks involved with choosing a high-deductible health care plan. The article examines a recent finding that half of people on a high deductible health care plan chose to forgo medical care to save on out-of-pocket expenses. These high-deductible plans can be effective for people who have built up a cushion should they have health troubles down the road. But these types of plans appeal to a lower income population looking for lower insurance premiums. Unfortunately, with those lower premiums come higher deductibles and many in this income bracket cannot cover the deductibles (which can reach $5,000 a year). The end result? Short-term savings, but long-term health problems.
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