What should consumers focus on when it comes to health care planning?
A6: In general, consumers should be more aware of how their health benefits and health care choices impact their health and financial well-being. From the Plan for Your Health survey, we found that consumers need to focus on incorporating health care choices into their financial planning. Although 91 percent of women consider their health plan important in ensuring their future financial well-being, only 31 percent consider their health insurance to be part of their financial portfolio.