THE COST OF BEING UNINSURED.

  • Published In: Atlantic, 2026, v. 337, n. 4. P. 11 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: WATTS, JENISHA 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on the personal and systemic challenges faced by an uninsured woman in Kentucky who suffered a brain aneurysm, highlighting broader issues in the American health-care system. The woman, a 58-year-old single mother and hair stylist, struggled with persistent health problems but avoided medical care due to unaffordable insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs. The piece discusses how recent policy changes, including the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies, have increased the financial barriers to coverage for many Americans. It underscores the consequences of limited access to preventive care and the emotional and financial toll on families navigating a complex and costly health-care landscape. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Atlantic. 2026/04, Vol. 337, Issue 4, p11
  • Document Type:Nonfiction Work
  • Subject Area:Consumer Health
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1072-7825
  • Accession Number:192240052
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