An issue attracting more attention is the alarming growth in the number of uninsured Americans. Forty-four percent of workers who lost their jobs can expect to experience a gap of coverage lasting at least one month.
Health insurance is too expensive.
The price of health insurance has increased faster than family income and wages during the past 20 years. Individually purchased health insurance is becoming prohibitively expensive. The price varies widely by age and health status. Some states have recently enacted individual health insurance rules that have significantly increased cost. Underlying healthcare costs continue to rise, driven primarily by the growth in technology and volume of procedures.