Dear Future President,

One of the biggest issues of the United States is high health care costs. A report released by the commonwealth fund, finds that even though more Americans now have health insurance, many still avoid seeing doctors because of high out pocket expenses. In a family that is uninsured, a child with a high fever and a bad cough will probably be treated in a hospital emergency room, a very expensive use of trauma center. One solution that plan sponsors can undertake in the meantime involves helping their pre-age-65 retirees with health insurance. They can take advantage of the innovative solutions that some health plans now offer.  However, it’s not just the uninsured that have struggled. One in five insured individuals has experienced changes or had to make lifestyle adjustments as a result of medical debt. I think that we should lower the costs on medical procedures because it will save lives and help people who cannot afford health care.

Sincerely,

Alejandra G.