Millions of Americans crippled by medical debt despite relief efforts
The Guardian1 min read4 reads
Stopgap measure does not solve fundamental problem that millions can’t afford the healthcare they need, experts say
People demonstrated in support of ‘medicare for all’ in Washington DC on 24 July 2021. Photograph: Probal Rashid/LightRocket/Getty ImagesPeople demonstrated in support of ‘medicare for all’ in Washington DC on 24 July 2021. Photograph: Probal Rashid/LightRocket/Getty ImagesMillions 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 say
Some 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.
