Millions of Americans crippled by medical debt despite relief efforts

Stopgap measure does not solve fundamental problem that millions can’t afford the healthcare they need, experts saySome of the millions of Americans who collectively owe billions of dollars for medical expenses have seen their debt forgiven in recent years, and there has been a dramatic uptick in aid this year.But the relief still only covers a small fraction of the outstanding balance and is just…
Stopgap measure does not solve fundamental problem that millions can’t afford the healthcare they need, experts saySome of the millions of Americans who collectively owe billions of dollars for medical expenses have seen their debt forgiven in recent years, and there has been a dramatic uptick in aid this year.But the relief still only covers a small fraction of the outstanding balance and is just…
Source: The Guardian US — Original report ↗
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