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eHealth Survey Finds 57% of Americans Say Choosing Health Insurance Is Stressful

PUBT·10/28/2026 13:03:16
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eHealth Survey Finds 57% of Americans Say Choosing Health Insurance Is Stressful
  • eHealth’s Oct. 28, 2026, health insurance survey found 57% of Americans consider open enrollment stressful.
  • Among ACA enrollees, 68% worry about finding affordable coverage for 2027; 36% consider their current plans unaffordable.
  • Out-of-pocket cost concerns prompted 58% of insured Americans to delay or skip care; coverage uncertainty deterred 46%.
  • Some 71% retained the same health plan for multiple years to avoid researching alternatives.
  • AI tools have helped 48% of Americans review health insurance options; 82% support mandatory human review of AI-denied medical claims.


Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. eHealth Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via PR Newswire (Ref. ID: SF82679) on October 28, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.