Commonwealth Fund releases survey finding 30% of insured adults carry medical debt
2Sep 17 · 6d ago · 1 article · 1 source · development 2 of 3
The Commonwealth Fund released its survey showing that nearly one-third of adults ages 19-64 with private insurance have unpaid medical bills or medical debt. Nearly half of those with medical debt owed $2,000 or more.
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“Medical-debt issues often stem from routine care, including doctor's office visits and treatment for chronic conditions. People are just dealing with routine care and bills that build up over time.”
Sara R. Collins, Commonwealth Fund
Sara R. CollinsSenior scholar, Commonwealth Fund; lead author of surveyCommonwealth FundNonpartisan health policy research organization
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