Calling All Voters: Vote Like Your Health Depends on It

We have a medical debt crisis in this country. It is a crisis that impacts more than 100 million people in the United States – that’s 4 in 10 adults. And we need policymakers who will tackle the crisis with the urgency that is needed. The #MedicalDebtVoter campaign will keep the voices of those impacted front and center and demand action from our elected leaders. It’s time to vote for change. Together, we can end medical debt.

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It’s Time for Congress to Extend Enhanced Premium Tax Credits – Better Yet, Make them Permanent

Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (PTCs) have made health care more affordable and accessible for millions of people. Thanks to the enhanced PTCs, we have seen record enrollment numbers in recent years, with over 21.4 million people enrolled in insurance plans through the Marketplace in 2024. These tax credits didn’t just reduce monthly premium payments for millions; for some, they eliminated them entirely. However, these additional financial supports are set to expire in 2025 which could disproportionately impact already vulnerable communities and reverse recent gains in reducing the uninsured rate.

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Medical Debt Toolkit: My unpaid medical bill was sent to collection

If you don’t pay your medical bill, the provider can sue you for payment or sell your debt to a collection company. If you fail to pay your bills, it can also hurt your credit score. However, some states have laws that prohibit health care providers from using certain collection practices against patients to collect unpaid medical bills.

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A Strategic Framework for Addressing Long COVID Disparities through Community Engagement

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated historical and persistent disparities in health and highlighted the impact of systemic and structural racism among marginalized racial and ethnic communities.

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Non-Profit Hospitals and the Medical Debt Crisis in America

Many non-profit hospitals aren’t living up to their promise to community – and it’s having significant impacts on the health and financial security of people. With 4 in 10 adults experiencing health care debt in America, and the majority of individuals who are in debt to hospitals having insurance, it’s clear the problem is widespread and deserves federal action.

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