Two of every five Missouri adults owe money to medical providers, according to a survey published Tuesday by the nonprofit Missouri Foundation for Health. Those debts include unpaid fees for services ranging from lab tests and doctors’ visits to emergency treatment and dental care. Often, the bills are from one-time or short-term medical expenses, the report states. One in ten Missouri residents have more than $5,000 in medical debt. The result is that Missourians with medical debt commonly…

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  • Half of Missourians have faced recent medical debt, survey finds
    The survey found Hispanic and Black Missourians are more likely to have medical debt compared to white adults. Those in rural areas are also more likely to have current or recent medical debt ...
    09/25/2024 - 3:45 am | View Link
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