Two in three survey respondents (66%) said they have not been able to contribute to their savings as much in the past six months due to the current economic environment.
"This is about more than insulin prices; it's about the crushing cost pressures families are facing and the very real harm that comes when corporations exploit people who have no choice but to pay," Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield said.
Essentials, not luxuries, are driving everyday strain. According to the survey, 65% of respondents said the cost of everyday necessities is their top financial stressor.
Employer plans are facing complications including hefty pharmacy and hospital bills and patients who need a lot of expensive care, the rating agency says.
