Re:40% of Americans can't cover a $400 emergency expense
by lukeschlather on Tuesday May 22, 2018 @07:14PM
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Medical expenses are going up much faster than inflation. At least 4% annually I think. Maybe as much as 6-8% on average since 2013? I see varying figures, but definitely not 0-2%.
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Re:40% of Americans can't cover a $400 emergency expense
by aarongray on Tuesday May 22, 2018 @07:20PM
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Average increases in nationwide medical expenses and inflations' effect on the average household are completely separate issues because the sickest 5 percent of the population consume 50 percent of total health care costs. The healthiest 50 percent only consume 3 percent of the nation's health care costs.
Source: https://www.thebalance.com/causes-of-rising-healthcare-costs...