More states try to give patients relief from medical debt

By: Nada Hassanein

Outlets: Stateline

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 424

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Legislators in at least six states this year have approved measures related to patient medical debt, according to a report on legislative policy trends released Wednesday by United States of Care, a nonpartisan think tank.

Many Americans are struggling to afford healthcare. A recent survey found that 46% of adults, regardless of their health care insurance status, reported struggling to pay for medical care last year.

Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Oregon and Washington enacted laws …

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