Medical debt snares millions of people. States, red and blue are passing laws to help
Briefly

In an era of divisive political issues, over 20 states have enacted bipartisan laws since 2021 to address the critical medical debt crisis affecting millions of Americans.
'Regardless of their party, regardless of their background... any significant medical procedure can place people into bankruptcy,' said Florida House Speaker Paul Renner on the widespread impact of medical debt.
Bipartisan measures have gone further, barring unpaid medical bills from consumer credit reports, reflecting a united front across party lines to protect vulnerable patients.
A staggering 100 million people in the U.S. face some form of health care debt, with many resorting to drastic financial measures to manage their expenses.
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