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Evaluate the financial impact of the Affordable Care Act on healthcare costs for cancer survivors in the U.S.

Persistent Financial Burden Among U.S. Cancer Survivors Despite Affordable Care Act Implementation: Implications for Survivorship Financial Education

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Evaluates healthcare cost changes in cancer survivors post-Affordable Care Act, indicating financial education is crucial.

Evaluate the financial impact of the Affordable Care Act on healthcare costs for cancer survivors in the U.S.
Analyzed data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (2010–2019)
Focused on 9,041 U.S. adult cancer survivors aged 18–64
Compared out-of-pocket spending pre- and post-Affordable Care Act
Post-ACA, mean out-of-pocket spending decreased by 25.3%
Significant reductions in out-of-pocket spending across income groups: 48.3% for lowest-income, 51.5% for low-income, 17.2% for higher-income groups
Despite these reductions, the financial burden relative to income persisted, indicating ongoing financial vulnerability.

Kalra et al. (2026) studied this question.

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