Which of the following is a barrier to accessing health care?

• A. Not being registered to vote
• B. Unable to afford prescription costs
• C. Unable to find a ride to a doctor's appointment
• D. Living in an underserved area

Answer: (A)

Access to health care is affected by practical obstacles like cost, transportation, and location. Not being able to afford prescription costs directly limits what medications you can obtain, making care harder to achieve. Not finding a ride to a doctor’s appointment prevents you from actually receiving the visit. Living in an underserved area means fewer providers and longer travel to get care, creating geographic barriers. Not being registered to vote does not inherently affect access to health care, so it’s not a barrier in this context.