{"id":94,"date":"2026-03-24T17:00:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T17:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usstatebenefits.com\/blog\/rising-health-costs-push-some-middle-aged-adults-to-skip-the-doc-until-medicare-2\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T17:00:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T17:00:03","slug":"rising-health-costs-push-some-middle-aged-adults-to-skip-the-doc-until-medicare-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usstatebenefits.com\/blog\/rising-health-costs-push-some-middle-aged-adults-to-skip-the-doc-until-medicare-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Rising Health Costs Push Some Middle-Aged Adults To Skip the Doc Until Medicare"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"article-intro\">Adults ages 50 through 64 faced some of the steepest increases in out-of-pocket costs for Obamacare plans after a set of federal subsidies expired at the end of December. Some say they are putting off care or considering dropping health insurance coverage until Medicare picks up the bill.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Highlights<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay informed about the latest updates to government benefit programs<\/li>\n<li>Check your eligibility and learn how to apply<\/li>\n<li>Access official resources and application portals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What This Means for You<\/h2>\n<p>This update may affect individuals and families currently receiving or applying for government assistance programs. We encourage you to review the details and consult official sources for the most accurate information.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Apply or Learn More<\/h2>\n<p>Visit the official source for complete details, eligibility requirements, and application instructions:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kffhealthnews.org\/news\/article\/health-costs-middle-aged-adults-delay-affordable-care-act-obamacare-medicare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read the full article at KFF Health News &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/kffhealthnews.org\/news\/article\/health-costs-middle-aged-adults-delay-affordable-care-act-obamacare-medicare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">KFF Health News<\/a> | Published: Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For the most up-to-date information on government benefit programs, always verify details on official .gov websites.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adults ages 50 through 64 faced some of the steepest increases in out-of-pocket costs for Obamacare plans after a set of federal subsidies expired at the end of December. 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