Prognosis

Americans Are Delaying Health Care Until Tax Refunds Arrive

Out-of-pocket medical spending jumps once the money hits people’s bank accounts.

Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg
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When Hayden Myer made an eye doctor’s appointment for the end of April, he told the clinic that he might not show up for the visit if his tax refund didn’t arrive in time.