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Medical Debt
Medical debt can be more emotionally stressful than other types of debt because it almost never accrues by choice. Medical debt is most often a product of an unforeseen illness or accident. It can add up quickly and unexpectedly, while amplifying the health problems that caused it. We’re here to help you understand medical expenses, medical debt, and how to deal with bills you can’t afford.
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Average Daily Hospital Costs
$3,949
Average Annual Nursing Home Rate
$82,673
Money Spent on Health Care in 2011
$2.7 trillion
Medical Costs & Debt
Medical debt can stem from any medical expenses, from regular checkups to emergency room visits. It varies based on factors like your insurance coverage and your medical needs, but it’s important to deal with it immediately.
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Seniors & Medical Debt
Medical debt is particularly common among seniors, who may already be dealing with mortgages or credit card debt. In addition, they must think about Medicare, assisted living, hospice and other health-related expenses.
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Health Insurance Costs
Medical debt is particularly common among seniors, who may already be dealing with mortgages or credit card debt. In addition, they must think about Medicare, assisted living, hospice and other health-related expenses.
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The cost of medical care
About 87 percent of Americans had health insurance in 2011, with more than half of them being covered under employer-sponsored insurance. However, America still spent $2.7 trillion on health care that year, working out to $8,700 per person. This was an increase of 3.9 percent from the previous year, the same increase seen in the previous two years. This increase allowed it to remain at 17.9 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP).
Difficulty with medical debt
Americans have significant trouble when it comes to paying for their medical treatments. Often, they are already deep in debt, thanks to credit cards, auto loans and mortgages. One study found that in 2010, 30 million Americans had medical bills in collection, compared with 22 million in 2005. Another study found that a full 40 percent of American adults have had trouble paying their medical bills. But there are options for dealing with those bills. Debt.org can help.
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