That percentage closely mirrored those who experienced an adverse medical event during that time.

The younger group also were more likely to have received an unexpected medical bill.

Surprise medical bills and adverse medical events prove to be all-too-common occurrences.

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One-fifth of adults 4064 consider a $50 a month individual health insurance premium as unaffordable.

Men (19%) were slightly more optimistic than women (20%).

That decision is now pending appeal.

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