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Why having health insurance does not guarantee access to healthcare

My health insurance has a five thousand dollar deductible so I technically have coverage but I still cannot afford to see a doctor when I am sick.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The structure of benefits can create an illusion of security while maintaining barriers to actual care.

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