More workers are skipping medical and dental care over money worries, survey finds

TL;DR

Financial security among U.S. employees dropped to its lowest level in seven years in 2026.
About one-third of employees put off or skipped a medical or dental appointment in the past year due to cost concerns.
High deductibles and out-of-pocket costs for healthcare are acting as barriers to necessary care.
Employees in their 40s reported feeling the least financially secure and were most likely to delay or skip medical care.
Roughly two in three employees expect to be worse off in retirement than their parents' generation, citing healthcare costs.
Many retirees, even those with significant assets, are hesitant to spend on enjoyment due to inflation, rising living costs, and healthcare expenses.

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