About 100 million people in the U.S. are burdened by some form of health care debt, forcing millions to drain savings, take out second mortgages, or cut back on food and other essentials,&nbsp;KFF Health News has found.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-10-17 13:15:41">October 17, 2024 at 1:15 p.m.</time>

About 100 million people in the U.S. are burdened by some form of health care debt, forcing millions to drain savings, take out second mortgages, or cut back on food and other essentials, KFF Healt…{ai:summary}<p>Approximately 100 million people in the U.S. face health care debt, leading many to deplete savings, secure second mortgages, or reduce spending on necessities. This financial strain highlights significant issues within the health care system. </p><p>#health</p>

Even political rivals agree that medical debt is an urgent issue

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