MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.,
July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- Sacrificing one's health to vote in the November election:
60% are willing to risk their health to vote in person,
according to the latest healthinsurance.com consumer pulse survey.
63% of Americans don't think healthcare should be a
political issue. Yet when asked what the most important issue is to
them in the 2020 election, 50% said economy and 50%
said healthcare.
Beyond the 2020 election, the survey explored COVID-19's impact
on healthcare, health insurance, medical costs, technology,
and the economic landscape.
Medical costs were a top concern for the majority of
respondents:
- 92% think prescription drug prices in the U.S. are too
high
- 93% think medical costs in the U.S. are too high
- 56% have avoided medical treatment because of cost
- 64% think they pay too much for health insurance
- 93% think prices for medical procedures should be as
transparent as prices of food in the supermarket
COVID-19 also remained a prominent worry for many respondents.
Two-thirds reported feeling less confident in the quality of
healthcare in the United States in
light of COVID-19. 1 in 4 has or knows someone who has
tested positive for COVID-19. Yet, testing is an issue, with
one-third of respondents reporting having a hard time or knowing
someone who had a hard time getting tested for COVID-19. Lastly,
63% reported being worried over the cost of COVID-19
treatment.
The recent spike in COVID-19 cases has 74% thinking the
U.S. needs another "pause" to contain the spread. Another
88% said they would comply if the country has to shut down
again to contain COVID-19.
With 89% saying they are taking every precaution possible
to prevent getting COVID-19, 62% say they have witnessed
guidelines not being followed while out in public places. For
cities or towns that have partially opened:
- 40% have been to a restaurant or bar
- 37% have been to a beauty/hair salon or barber shop
- 60% have been to a retail store or mall
- 14% have been to a gym
When asked about masks, 85% think they prevent the spread
of COVID-19 with 77% saying everyone should be required to
wear one. In fact, 73% think there should be a fine for not
wearing a mask, and 41% think the fine should be more than
$100.
Traveling anywhere is out of the question for most. 53%
reported not being comfortable returning to the office just yet,
and 67% say they wouldn't travel for work or to see family
members or friends.
Working from home has 47% finding it impossible to find a
way to completely unplug from the office. For the majority, that's
a trade-off they are willing to make: 81% said they want to
work from home full-time after COVID-19 passes - and 43%
would even take a pay cut to do so.
Healthcare technology continues to be on the rise now more than
ever:
- Before the COVID-19 pandemic, 20% had used
telemedicine.
- During the pandemic, 43% have used telemedicine.
- After the pandemic, 60% say they will continue to use
telemedicine.
- 56% say their doctors are offering virtual visits and
3 in 10 say their insurance companies have been in touch
about telemedicine.
Telemedicine isn't just for humans, though. 49% said they
would use telemedicine for their fur babies. The survey also asked
pet owners how COVID-19 is impacting their pets; 37% will
stop allowing people to pet their dog over COVID-19 fears, while
17% are afraid their pet is going to get COVID-19.
COVID-19 is leaving many thinking about their insurance options,
too. 56% say they have a life insurance policy, but COVID-19
has caused 31% of respondents to think about buying one.
20% has lost or knows someone that has lost their health
insurance during COVID-19. 54% say they don't know what
their health insurance options are should they lose their health
insurance - a decrease from the 68% that didn't know their
options in May. While many may be thinking about getting a new job,
49% are reluctant to switch jobs right now because they want
to keep their health benefits.
View the full survey results here:
https://www.healthinsurance.com/learning-center/article/politics-economy-and-healthcare-during-covid-19
METHODOLOGY:
The above results were gathered through
an online poll of more than 1,100 Americans between the ages of
18-64. The poll was conducted from July 3,
2020 to July 6, 2020, gleaning
representative samples from each state based on population.
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