More than one in five adults of working age with commercial health insurance reported coverage denials for doctor-recommended services, either for themselves or a family member, in the past year, according to a major healthcare affordability survey released June 4.
The survey, conducted by healthcare foundation The Commonwealth Fund, showed that many Americans experience anxiety and frustration about paying for needed medical care despite having private health insurance.
The results, gathered in 2025, showed a 24 percent increase in reported coverage denials over the preceding two years.
These findings come a week after a report by the market research firm JD Power showing that the national satisfaction score for commercial health plans decreased over the last year. …Â
Americans With Health Insurance Still Worry About Paying for Care: Report
