As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, Michiganders are concerned about the quality of their health care, according to new research. A recent poll of about 600 Michigan voters finds neatly 80% agree that the amount they pay for health care seems to be going up every year. More than a quarter said they had overdue or unpaid medical bills they were struggling to pay off at the time of the survey. Pollster Bernie Porn of EPIC-MRA says the poll makes it clear that cost is the overarching concern when it comes to the state of the health-care system.
“It’s not surprising that many Michigan voters are stressed out about the idea of going to a hospital or seeing a doctor. Out-of-pocket costs should not be so high or unpredictable that they discourage people from seeking care.”
He says in addition to high premiums and high deductibles, 85% of Michigan voters are worried about what he calls “junk” insurance plans that provide too little coverage. The poll was conducted last month by ALG Research and EPIC-MRA on behalf of Consumers for Quality Care.
