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by Benedict Guttman-Kenney, et al. 15 MIN READ
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted concerns about a significant increase in medical debt in the United States, with millions of COVID-19 hospitalizations, significant job losses, and commensurate reductions in employer-sponsored health insurance. However, a reduction in elective medical procedures, passage of legislation partially shielding households from COVID-19–related medical costs, and a significant expansion of the social safety net, including increased funding for Medicaid and health insurance exchanges, may have offset any potential medical debt increase. This research examines trends in medical debt and their relationships with local metrics of pandemic severity to better understand these aspects.
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