As part of her presidential campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed a groundbreaking plan to erase billions in #MedicalDebt, a move that could profoundly impact millions of people. The plan aims to work with states to erase existing medical debt and prevent future medical bankruptcies. With an estimated 100 million people in our country struggling with medical or dental bills and studies showing at least $220 billion in medical debt nationwide, this initiative addresses a critical issue affecting the financial stability and quality of life for many families and individuals. As our Senior Director of Policy and Strategy, Mona Shah, explains to The Hill, "Harris personally has taken on this issue, and we haven’t seen previous administrations do so much on medical debt or do more to tackle this crisis than the current administration." This policy could be a game-changer — allowing people to seek care without fear of going into debt. Learn more. (fb)

#NEW: Vice President Kamala Harris has announced a plan to eliminate #MedicalDebt for millions of people. The plan could include: ➡️ Working with states to create incentives for hospitals to forgive debt ➡️ Purchasing and forgiving debt with federal funds We’re grateful for the progress being made to tackle this growing crisis affecting 4 in 10 adults in the U.S. More >> (fb)