Federal law requires nonprofit hospitals to have charity care policies to help reduce or expunge medical bills for those in need. However, research from Dollar For shows that fewer than one-third of eligible individuals actually receive this assistance. “An Arm and a Leg” host Dan Weissmann speaks with Dollar For founder Jared Walker about their work and new state programs, like the one in North Carolina, that target medical debt. Additionally, a listener shares a helpful resource for navigating charity care appeals. The episode highlights the challenges of accessing charity care and the importance of advocacy and persistence in obtaining financial assistance for medical bills.
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New Lessons in the Fight for Charity Care
