US employers shift rising healthcare costs to workers, forcing care cutbacks

New surveys indicate US employers are passing higher premium and deductible costs to workers, straining household budgets already pressured by food and gas inflation. This is an established trend accelerating, with workers forgoing treatments and doctor visits. The shift signals persistent cost-push pressure on consumers and potential long-term health impacts, though the exact magnitude of coverage changes remains uncertain.

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