Many With Health Insurance Bankrupted by Health Issues
Many U.S. residents have limited health insurance plans that would not prevent several financial hardships in the event of a medical crisis. An estimated 75% of U.S. residents who were forced to declare personal bankruptcy as a result of a medical issue had health coverage at the time of the incident.
- "Many With Insurance Still Bankrupted by Health Crises" (Abelson, New York Times, 7/1).