How Medical Debt is Devastating Millions of Insured Americans and What You Can Do About It

Medical Debt

Medical debt is a pervasive issue in the United States, affecting millions of Americans each year. Despite having health insurance, many people still find themselves facing unexpected medical bills that can lead to significant financial stress. According to a recent survey by the Commonwealth Fund, nearly half of insured working-age Americans received a medical bill or charge that should have been covered by their insurance. This article aims to shed light on the realities of medical debt, highlight key statistics, share personal stories, and offer practical advice for those grappling…

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Health insurance gone for 24,000 kids on Kansas Medicaid

Health Insurance - Kids dropped from Medicaid

As the state continues its “unwinding review”, thousands of children have lost coverage The massive Medicaid “unwinding” review in Kansas has resulted in a massive number of children losing their health insurance coverage from the state program. Almost half of those who lost coverage were kids In fact, estimates show 47 percent of those who lost their health insurance following the Kansas Medicaid eligibility unwinding were children aged 18 years old or younger.  Kansas Action for Children senior policy advisor Heather Braum predicted in a recent Kansas Reflector report that…

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Care through public health insurance costs adults less than private plans

Public health insurance - doctor with stethoscope

Recent research also shows that the satisfaction level is higher among those adults. A recent study published in JAMA Network Open showed that adult Americans with public health insurance coverage face lower costs and experience higher satisfaction than adults with private coverage. The research involved a survey with 150,000 respondents comparing private and publicly sponsored plans. The survey showed that when compared to adults with public health insurance coverage, Americans with private plans often face less access to services, lower satisfaction and higher costs for care. The respondents were all…

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