Healthcare Costs Burden 2.2 Million Ohioans Despite Increase in Insurance Coverage
Columbus, Ohio – Over 2 million Ohio residents struggle to access affordable healthcare, with many families spending a significant portion of their household income on out-of-pocket medical costs. Despite an improvement in insurance coverage over the past decade, a report by the nonpartisan Health Policy Institute of Ohio revealed that 1 in 5 Ohioans faced financial burdens due to healthcare expenses in 2021. The study compared Ohio’s health outcomes and healthcare spending to other states, …