Kansas Health Institute | Information For Policy Makers. Health for Kansans.

Medical debt is linked to over 60 percent of the personal bankruptcies in the United States, and the debt is not limited to those who are uninsured. Even individuals with health insurance are at risk of finding themselves unable to pay for medical services because of inadequate coverage or the costs associated with the insurance. This brief outlines the steps taken at both the state and national levels that focus on resolving and preventing the issue of medical debt.