1 in 3 Americans with health insurance have medical debt, survey finds

TL;DR

One in three Americans with employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or private health insurance have medical debt.
Hospital visits are the most common source of medical debt, followed by routine care like doctor's appointments and lab tests.
Nearly half of those with medical debt owe at least $2,000.
To pay medical bills, 37% drained savings, 30% cut back on essentials, and 30% delayed or forwent medical care.
The primary cause of debt is the extent of insurance coverage for out-of-pocket costs.
Consumers can dispute erroneous medical bills and negotiate payment plans with insurers and providers.

Continue reading the original article