I n the past 12 months, was your phone, gas, or electricity service ever cut off, because there wasn't enough money to pay the bills? No
87% 13%
93%
94%
97%
Yes
7%
6%
3%
In the past 12 months, how often did you run out of money between paychecks or before the end of the month? Often
20% 39% 41%
18% 38% 44%
11%
3%
Sometimes
33% 55%
16% 80%
Never
In the past 12 months, was there a time when you or anyone else in your household needed to see a doctor, a dentist, or go to the hospital but couldn't go because of the cost? No
82% 18%
82% 18%
86% 14%
90% 10%
Yes
48 THE STATE OF POVERTY AND DISADVANTAGE IN NEW YORK CITY VOL. 6
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